The Job Quality Index (JQI) rose 0.67% to 81.58 in the March reading as the decline in low-quality jobs prompted a small increase in the JQI. The JQI report showed that the mean weekly wage for all P&NS workers increased to $862.28, a change of 0.69% from its revised level the month prior. The JQI, produced by…
Reshoring & Re-establishing Supply Chains — Doing so brings jobs, assets, and resources back to the U.S.. Harry Moser, founder and president, of the Reshoring Initiative talks with Melissa in episode 6 of Coalition Conversations. Want to learn more on the Reshoring Initiative and the programs Harry has worked on? Visit the following links: Reshoring Initiative…
Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has hired Nick Iacovella as its new Communications Director. Iacovella, who begins work today at CPA, will engage with national media on behalf of CPA and its members. He previously served as Deputy Director of Communications for Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Director of Communications for the…
How does trade work when we don’t have a free trade agreement in place? What kind of tariffs do we have in place? Melissa speaks with Chuck Benoit, CPA’s Trade Counsel, to talk about this issue and why it’s time to reform our default tariffs.”
America’s automotive industry has been rocked in recent weeks by a global shortage of computer chips. The problem has become so serious that GM has halted operations at three plants and Ford has curbed production of its big moneymaker, the F-150. Each company could lose several billion dollars in revenue this year. The automakers are scrambling to locate…
Important step toward rebuilding domestic manufacturing capacity Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today praised a new executive order by President Biden intended to “strengthen the resilience of America’s supply chains.” Specifically, the order will require an immediate study of domestic U.S. manufacturing capacity in key industries. The order further requires federal departments…
Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today reacted to news that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has awarded a 10-year contract to Oshkosh Defense for new mail delivery trucks, including both combustion-engine and battery-electric vehicles (EVs). While USPS says that “final vehicle assembly” will take place in the United States, CPA strongly urges…
CPA’s CEO, Michael Stumo, and Government Relations Director, Jon Toomey discuss the Office of the USTR announcement of 13 key staff appointments for the Biden-Harris Administration. See also Biden’s Trade Rep Nominee Is Well-Versed in Beijing’s Aggression
The new Biden administration faces a whirlwind of economic recovery challenges. The COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the U.S. economy and millions remain unemployed. And thanks to Chairman Xi Jinping’s actions in China, along with former President Donald Trump’s use of unilateral economic leverage—including tariffs—Congress is fully aware that Beijing will not play by…
The biggest goods deficit was seen in 2020. Jeff Ferry, Chief Economist; along with Industry Analyst, Ken Rapoza discuss why in this weeks episode of Coalition Conversations. See also The Year in Trade 2020
