By Jeff Ferry, CPA Research Director President Trump has just made what could be the biggest gamble of his presidency: he’s betting that he can make a significant difference in the US economy by taking action against Chinese mercantilism. As usual, the hordes of commentators in the liberal media, conservative establishment, and the economics profession…
Mexico’s ruling party, the Partido Revolucionario Institucional, last week pitched a proposal that would implement the country’s constitutional labor reforms passed last year in a way that labor advocates believe would undermine labor rules that will potentially be included in a retooled North American Free Trade Agreement. [Isabelle Hoagland | March 27, 2018 | Inside US…
“The improved KORUS agreement reflects the President’s leadership in delivering more reciprocal trade outcomes benefiting U.S. workers, exporters, and businesses. The United States and Korea have strengthened an important economic relationship by agreeing to substantial improvements to KORUS that will help rebalance our trade, reduce our trade deficit, and expand U.S. export opportunities.” – U.S. Trade Representative Robert…
Contrary to the inference by IBM ’s Christopher Padilla and GE’s Karan Bhatia (Letters, WSJ.com, March 16), in the very first paragraph of “How China Pushes the Limits on Military Technology Transfer” (WSJ.com, March 14) I clearly state that IBM and GE’s business dealings with China are legally permissible under current law. And that’s the problem. Their legal…
Members of the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) visited more than 100 House and Senate offices in the nation’s capital this week to sound an alarm: America’s massive, growing trade deficit is killing jobs, harming communities, and stifling economic growth. In a two-day blitz, CPA members left their mark on Capitol Hill, urging Members…
Calls renegotiation a solid step toward future trade progress Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) congratulates the Trump Administration for concluding the first-ever renegotiation in US history of a trade agreement, the Korea-US Free Trade Agreement (KORUS). Seoul agreed to double the number of US autos allowed into the South Korean market and to…
On March 9, 2000, President Bill Clinton urged China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) with the following words. Op-ed originally appears on LifeZette March 24, 2018 “For the first time, our companies will be able to sell and distribute products in China made by workers here in America without being forced to relocate manufacturing to…
“Earlier this month, I sent a letter to the White House describing the Teamsters’ support for the recent analysis and action under Section 232 to protect our national security through strategic tariffs on steel and aluminum. Today, I commend the United States Trade Representative for the bold enforcement action against unfair Chinese trade practices under Section 301.…
Listening to the media elite or to Wall Street’s free-trade cheerleaders, one gets the impression that the sky must be falling. Pundits have wasted little time in deriding President Trump’s recent decision to protect national security by imposing tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum. Op-ed originally appears on The Hill March 22, 2018 They warn…
THE WHITE HOUSEOffice of the Press SecretaryFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 23, 2018 WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: SUPPORT FOR PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP’S SECTION 301 TRADE ACTIONS Members of Congress Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY): “President Trump is exactly right this afternoon to propose a plan designed to punish China for its most flagrant trade abuses. I’ve…
