U.S. Trade Deficit Surprisingly Falls In November But 2023 Goods Deficit Still Over $1 Trillion
The U.S. trade deficit fell by 2% in November over the previous month, with both exports and imports relatively flat ahead of the holiday season.
China Derisking? Not Really. Some Goods Now Sourced from Chinese Companies in Vietnam
Supply chains are still in the hands of Chinese companies but have been “rejiggered” to Vietnam and elsewhere.
Trump Tariffs are ‘Bad’; Lighthizer is ‘Wrong’, WSJ Editorial Board Tells Us
A CPA rebuttal to a WSJ Editorial Team op-ed on Jan. 2 bemoaning China tariffs by both Biden and Trump.
U.S. Trade Deal with the U.K. Dies Quietly. Rest in Peace.
After roughly two years of back and forth on opening more markets to free trade between the U.S. and U.K., both sides have given up. Why that’s a good thing.
Corporate America a Huge Stumbling Block for China Policy, Hudson Institute Panel Agrees
China can count on Corporate America for huge support on Capitol Hill. And that’s becoming a big problem for policy makers, Hudson Institute says.
Congressman Blumenauer Holds Special De Minimis Meeting As Importers Dig In
Democratic members of the trade subcommittee at House Ways & Means gets an earful on why ‘de minimis’ should be reformed, or terminated.
China’s Offer To Fight Fentanyl Market Dubious, House Foreign Affairs Chair Says
China’s offer to help the U.S. fight fentanyl is dubious, a House Foreign Affairs Chairman Says in Latest Hearing.
House China Select Committee Has Big Recommendations For Congress In 2024
The House China Select Committee released its 52 page strategy report for 2024. Here’s what’s inside, and what might be missing.
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.
