Canadian Solar Panels In Maine Accused of Using China Forced Labor
Canadian Solar is mostly Chinese-run and produced. Its solar panels in a Maine government project may be tainted by forced labor.
Department of Energy Official Calls For More U.S.-Based Solar Equipment Production
A Department of Energy official warns that China’s outsized role in the solar industry is a headwind for Biden’s green energy plans, and energy security.
November Trade Deficit Falls 21% to $61.5 Billion, But $1 Trillion-Plus Deficit Record Beat
The November trade deficit fell, but that didn’t stop the U.S. from record imports this year. The goods deficit is now over $1.1 trillion.
Senate Hearing Bemoans Worker Shortages, Wonders If Reshoring Can Work
A Senate Commerce subcommittee hearing heard from witnesses who said worker shortages will ultimately be a drag on U.S. reshoring efforts. Pharmaceutical reps warned of high energy costs, which could add to import dependence.
India Drug Maker Aurobindo Keeps Getting Poor Grades by the FDA
One of India’s pharmaceutical labs has run afoul of the FDA many times this year. The U.S. is dependent on foreign labs like Aurobindo for its drug supply. Can the government help change that?
As 2022 Draws to a Close, Globalization is Still Against the Ropes
As 2022 winds down, one thing remains clear, globalization is losing support among policy makers, and even among influencers like Paul Krugman.
State Department Awards Human Rights Abusers for “Excellence” – The Gap and Intel
The State Department awarded subsidiaries of The Gap in India and Intel in Costa Rica for actions taken by those companies there. Here’s why the parent companies never would have qualified.
October Trade Deficit Rises to $78.2B, Pointing to Record Annual Goods Deficit of $1.2 Trillion
The government’s latest trade figures show a surge in imports, even as the economy runs the risk of recession. A look at October trade flows.
Senate Finance Committee Chairs Want Bigger Trade Deals to Counter China
Senator Cornyn calls for large trade agreements to counter China in latest hearing on international trade inside the Senate Finance Committee.
Senate Hearing Takes Swipe At ‘De Minimis’ Rule That Favors Amazon, FedEx, Shein & More
When it comes to duty-free China e-commerce, an advocacy group working for Amazon and Walmart tries to get the Senate Finance Committee on their side.
