House China Committee Agrees On Key Principles, But Disagrees On Decoupling, Industrial Policy
In meeting about the new 2024 strategy report by the House Select Committee on the CCP, disagreements on decoupling, tariffs, and trade with China.
Katherine Tai Sticks Up For China Tariffs At Aspen Security Forum
Katherine Tai sticks up for domestic economy in international trade relations during Aspen Security Forum.
Senator Tillis Says U.S. Needs CHIPS Act for Generic Drugs in Short Supply
In Senate hearing: imported generic drugs facing consistent drug shortages need a government incentive program to help labs make life-saving commodity drugs domestically.
October Trade Deficit Up 5% As EU, Mexico Goods Gap Breaks 2022 Levels
The October trade deficit rose, but the biggest takeaway from the latest data is how much the China goods gap is in decline this year.
Is American Made Medication Preferred Over Imports?
A recent study suggests that Americans prefer locally produced medications if they are unclear where the product was made or if the lab has received bad reviews from an FDA inspection.
Big Tech Companies Still Mad With USTR Decision on Global Data Storage
Big Tech is “big mad” with Biden administration pulling out of WTO digital trade initiative. Why it was a good idea to do so.
For China, Promises Made Are Almost Always Promises Broken
Why does anyone take China’s promises seriously? Following this week’s APEC conference, the U.S. is awash in headlines about the latest agreements between Biden and Xi, most of them not even in writing.
India Lab Recalls 27 Eye Drops From U.S. Pharmacies
Another Indian lab recalling eye drops following recalls in October and instances of blindness caused by other imports from India in March.
US China Commission Report Says ‘Engagement’ Not Working Too Well
China engagement not going too well. Supply chain risks spread to Vietnam, elsewhere, U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission says in its annual report to Congress.
Homeland Security Inspector General Says CBP Still Not Effectively Screening International Mail
Customs and Border Protection are struggling to inspect nearly a billion small parcels bombarding the U.S. by international mail. Are they really up to this impossible task?
