International

The decision adds to rising tension between the U.S. and China over manufacturing subsidies.

Although the EU probably has the legal authority to impose “fat taxes,” the policy case for doing so needs to be stronger.

President issues executive order as way to enhance U.S. economic growth.

U.S. prohibition of flavored cigarettes violates international trade agreement.

Open comment period helps steer China away from legalizing “residential surveillance.”

Proposal would unify EU data protection laws and reduce business compliance costs.

The Communist Party uses e-rulemaking to maintain its popularity.

China uses regulation to protect state-owned companies and increase authoritarian rule.

Trial program hopes to address local government debt problems.

Europe is increasingly adopting its own form of adversarial legalism.

Initial conviction under new law may not stem criticisms of government enforcement policies.

Countries should follow the North American lead in requiring cost-benefit analyses of new regulations.