Senate Takes Turn to End China Profiting Off of U.S. Federal Pensions
Should federal government employees, including military commanders, be investing their retirement money in China? Some say no, and will try to stop it this week.
Should Venture Capital, Private Equity, Be Allowed To Invest In Advanced China Tech?
The House Select Committee on the CCP held a debate this week with opposing teams arguing for ways to restrict outbound investment to China, including going after Silicon Valley venture capital firms.
House Committee on the CCP Says China Risks are Rising for American Companies
Big trouble in China as Washington increasingly warns American businesses to “stay at your own risks”.
So Much For China ‘Thaw’. Treasury Secretary Yellen Says China Tariffs Will Remain
Tariffs — and China risks — have helped U.S. reshore and led to more investments in production, shifting the decades old focus away from offshoring.
Government Pension Fund Managers Invested In China Fail To Preserve Retirement Savings
Some in the Senate want to ban China from government retirement funds. Wall Street thinks it’s their fiduciary duty to be in China, despite losing money.
John Kerry Grilled by House Foreign Affairs GOP on China Solar; Democrat Ranking Member Calls for Reshoring
In hearing on climate policies, leader John Kerry was taken to task over China solar and says climate does not trump human rights violations.
Are American Companies ‘Getting The Message’ About China Forced Labor?
The Congressional-Executive Committee on China says Temu, and even Nike, likely benefit from forced labor. Why the Uyghur Forced Labor law is vulnerable.
How Big Is Washington’s Appetite For Expanding Market Access For Farmers?
The House Ways & Means Committee hears from farmers who still say that, despite free trade deals with Mexico and Canada, some products still blocked.
House Ways & Means Tackles Critical Minerals for Biden’s Post-Fossil Fuels Economy
The U.S. has passed laws promoting the use of electric vehicles and battery manufacturing. But where will all the raw materials come from?
Government Incentives for Niche Sectors of Economy Leads to “Manufacturing Boom”
The recent spending on manufacturing facilities is almost entirely due to two pieces of legislation. That won’t be enough for a real, manufacturing boom.
