I had a conversation over the weekend about the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). She’s for it, because “more trade is always good.” [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | August 5, 2015] TPP covers a whole lot more than what we would think of as “trade.” Regardless, let’s look here at…
The U.S. Census Bureau reported Wednesday that the June goods and services trade deficit was an enormous, humongous $43.8 billion. This is an increase from May’s enormous, humongous $40.9 billion trade deficit. [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | August 5, 2015] The monthly U.S. goods deficit with China fell…
Washington, D.C. – The Commerce Department released the latest monthly U.S. trade figures Wednesday. The overall monthly U.S. international goods and services trade deficit increased to $43.8 billion in June, from $40.9 billion in May, revised. [Reposted from the blog of the Alliance for American Manufacturing | August 5, 2015] The monthly U.S. goods deficit…
The latest round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ended without a completed deal. The negotiators will try again as soon as the end of August. The goal is to squeeze this through Congress before the 2016 primary elections. We need to get ready — this is winnable if we execute. Please join us…
Canadian investors have exploited a controversial mechanism in international investment treaties to challenge public interest regulations in 24 different countries, according to a study released today by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives (CCPA). Canadian investors have exploited a controversial mechanism in international investment treaties to challenge public interest regulations in 24 different countries, according…
For Immediate Release Contact: R-CALF USA CEO Bill Bullard August 5, 2015 Phone: 406-252-2516; [email protected] Congress, Farm Groups Fall Prey to Canada and Mexico’s Great COOL Hoax [Press release from R-CALF USA | August 5, 2015] Billings, Mont. – Data compiled by attorneys for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) reveal that accusations…
