The effect of corruption on business
Strong laws and trustworthy institutions protect investors and businesses from corruption. That's why the different approaches of the U.S. and China matter.
Intellectual property: Protecting ideas is good for business
Protecting your ideas is critical in business. That's why the United States has some of the strongest intellectual property protections in the world.
Openness and ease of doing business: U.S. and China
Deciding where to invest can be one of the most important decisions a business makes. But not all countries are created equal in doing business.
Manufacturing Day in America [infographic]
The annual Manufacturing Day celebration (October 5) serves as a reminder of just how important the industry is to American prosperity and security.
Combating global slavery: A new approach
Governments, businesses, civil society, and activists came together at the United Nations to address the scourge of human trafficking.
Trump: ‘Historic’ pact will rebalance trade with Canada, Mexico
President Trump says the new U.S.-Canada-Mexico trade agreement is a good deal for all but most of all more fair to the United States.
U.S. startup finds new way to finance African businesses
Getting a loan can be tough for growing businesses in Cameroon and Côte d'Ivoire. One U.S. company has developed an alternative to traditional bank loans.
U.S. is world’s largest producer of crude oil
The United States has surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia and is now the largest producer of crude oil, the latest figures show.
Investing in Africa without creating debt traps
The U.S. partners with private companies to provide aid around the world for transparent, bottom-up growth and development that supports local communities.