A group of academics are on the lookout for protectionism. The group led by the Centre for Economic Policy Research have started a new website, Global Trade Alert to provide "information in real time on state measures taken during the current global economic downturn that are likely to affect foreign commerce."
Right now the website is tracking two U.S. measures that may affect trading relations with Canada — the Water Quality Improvement Act of 2009 and new EPA procedures on the construction or maintenance of water infrastructure.
BONUS: The World Trade Organization tracks similar data on their site.
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