CPA Conference Day 2: Are Tax Hikes Really Coming?
Some are getting nervous about new tax hikes to corporate income. Sales Factor Apportionment makes it harder for big corporations to avoid taxes by establishing headquarters in fiscal paradises.
CPA Conference Day 2: The Anti-Free Trade Origin Story. And, What’s Our Industrial Strategy?
On day two of the CPA Annual Conference, Mike Dolan of the Teamsters recants the anti-globalist origin story and everybody loves it.
CPA Conference Day 1: “It’s All Going Our Way.”
The Coalition for a Prosperous America kicks off its four-day conference. Where we were, and how’s it going?
CPA Conference Day 1: “It’s The Dollar, Stupid.”
We all remember the famous line by Bill Clinton’s campaign advisor James Carville: “It’s the economy, stupid,” he said about what mattered most to voters. The economy still matters, of course, but one of the major fundamentals of the economy is the dollar and it’s non-competitive with the rest of the world. It’s too strong.…
CPA Conference Day 1: Making Generic Pharmaceuticals A National Security Imperative
Healthcare panelist and Phlow CEO Eric Edwards on what needs to be done to make more pharmaceutical drugs here. Most of them are coming in from Europe, India and…increasingly…China.
American Steel Company Gives Raises, Invests Locally Thanks to Tariffs
Are steel tariffs bad for America? Nope, says the CEO of Zekelman Industries. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo agrees.
What is the Point for US Sanctions Against China’s Uyghur Abuses?
The US is thinking about sanctioning Chinese individuals involved in the detention of Uyghur Muslims in Xinjiang. Is that enough? It hasn’t been before.
Climate Change Beats China on Katherine Tai’s To-Do List
Climate change trumps China for the new USTR. We think the two are inseparable, actually.
Industry Analysis: The Future of the US Car Industry May Depend on 3 EVs You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Electric vehicles are said to be the next big thing, and the next sure thing in automotive. How will the US fare? Nissan leads the pack. Tesla is second. We have three startups that show promise. Meanwhile, China is gaining and setting itself up to be an indispensable part of the EV automotive supply chain.…
FDA Releases Massive List of Essential Medicines That Should Be Made In USA
By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst Score one for the local pharmaceutical industry. FDA’s essential medicine and critical inputs list gives domestic producers a a sense of exactly what government procurement contracts will place under Buy America provisions. The Food & Drug Administration released a massive list of essential medicines and critical inputs on Friday…