The Chinese government has given the world’s airlines until July 25 to recognize Taiwan as part of China. So far, Delta Air Lines Inc. and American Airlines Group Inc. are among the very last holdouts. According to Bloomberg News, if the companies don’t comply, China could “prompt travelers from the mainland to boycott American airlines.” The airlines are understandably concerned ...

Each side of the UK’s 2016 Brexit debate peddled an economic narrative. Remainers warned of big economic costs from leaving the European Union. Leavers promised Brexit dividends: budget savings to be spent on the National Health Service (NHS), freedom from red tape, ‘frictionless’ EU trade and a host of new trade deals that would be a boon to exporters. These ...

One of my mottos is: Don’t criticize something unless you have a better idea. I’ve decried President Donald Trump’s tariff tactics, so it’s only fair I offer my own strategy for fighting a trade war with China — one with a bigger chance of success and smaller downside risk. Trump is right about China but wrong in his method. Yes, ...