There is widespread concern that the November election will not end well and that American democracy has frayed to the breaking point.

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Under pressure from Chinese competitors, Amazon, Walmart and other U.S. retailers have been exploring ways to avoid tariffs. Could a new Biden administration rule change that?

Some of the most institutionally destabilizing aspects of Trump-style populism may be inseparable from its core appeal.

The judicial overhaul in Mexico could harm government accountability, undermine the justice system and give even greater power to drug cartels.

Former President Donald J. Trump and the Texas governor are calling for a “secure border.” But actions by Mexico and President Biden have led to a period of relative calm.

The measure aims to close a loophole that officials said allowed metals made partly in China to come into the United States duty free.