House Trade Committee: Partisan Attacks on Trump, “Reciprocal Trade” & Retaliation

House Trade Committee: Partisan Attacks on Trump, “Reciprocal Trade” & Retaliation

Tuesday’s House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee hearing saw every single Democrat attacking the Trump administration’s tariff policy, mocking his April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement, and calling tariffs a tax that will hurt middle class consumers.

Why Overhauling Global Trade Rules Is a Long-Term Challenge, Not a Two-Month Fix

Why Overhauling Global Trade Rules Is a Long-Term Challenge, Not a Two-Month Fix

It took nine months to rescue two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station this weekend, yet somehow President Trump is expected to rewrite global trade rules between the U.S. and 166 World Trade Organization-member countries in less than two months.

House Select Committee on CCP Hears Testimony From 9 Companies Detailing Their Struggles Against Chinese Trade Violators

House Select Committee on CCP Hears Testimony From 9 Companies Detailing Their Struggles Against Chinese Trade Violators

Nine different companies joined members of the House Select Committee on China at a press conference on Wednesday to talk about their battles with “China trade cheats” that have cost them a fortune. Most of them closed factories, or rolled back investment. Despite tariffs and anti-dumping (AD/CVD) trade case victories, the battle continues.

House Oversight Hearing Slams Inflation Reduction Act, But Ignores China’s Role

House Oversight Hearing Slams Inflation Reduction Act, But Ignores China’s Role

In a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on Feb. 26, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was hit with the usual swipes from detractors, with some calling it the “green scam”, but China’s solar company benefits were never mentioned.

China Drug Exports to U.S. Rise as America Reaches a Crossroads in Its Own Supply Shortfalls

China Drug Exports to U.S. Rise as America Reaches a Crossroads in Its Own Supply Shortfalls

In 2024, China and India accounted for 57.6% of total U.S. pharmaceutical imports by weight, highlighting the potential risks associated with such reliance. Growing U.S. dependence on China and India for widely-used generic pharmaceutical products creates serious risks to national security and patient safety when drugs are in short supply, or ineffective.

Commerce Secretary Lutnick on the Frontline of the “Trade War”

Commerce Secretary Lutnick on the Frontline of the “Trade War”

Lutnick has faced adversity before. He lost his parents when he was just 18 and later rebuilt Cantor Fitzgerald after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 600 staff and key executives, including his own brother. Now, as Commerce Secretary, he must tell trade ministers that the United States is seeking a different kind of relationship.