Some argue that if the U.S. let the services industry grow through exports, it would lower our trillion-dollar trade gap with the world. CPA economist Jeff Ferry explains why that will never happen, and why it is better to increase manufacturing at home to lower the deficit.
August trade figures reveal two things: a slowing economy, and a rising trade deficit with China as a strong dollar makes imports more attractive.
Should U.S. companies like Intel be allowed to invest in factories and partner with tech companies in China? If so, should there be restrictions?
Amazon’s cloud service company isn’t breaking any laws. But is really okay for AWS to provide cloud computing to the Pentagon and China defense contractors?
Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar writes about the end times for globalization as we know. What comes next in the post-global world?
Washington proves to be more hawkish on China than Wall Street. Especially in the House of Representatives. A look at a recent House Financial Services Committee meeting.
Some in the Senate, like Sen. Bob Casey, say Washington needs to monitor what type of investment corporate America is making in China.
The UN Uyghur report called the situation in Xinjiang an international human rights crime. Who will be first to sue? And why are Vanguard and BlackRock allowed to invest in banned companies?
CPA economist Jeff Ferry talks about IPEF. What should Washington focus on, and what they should outright avoid.
South Korea does not like the Inflation Reduction Act’s special treatment of North American-made EVs. What can Washington do about it?
