Sanctions Impact Due More to U.S. Economic Strength Than Dollar’s Reserve Currency Role
Summary Sanctions on Russia are devastating to the Russian economy Power of the sanctions is due to concerted international action, not to the US role
Post-WWII Interdependence Has Led to Too Much Dependence
Hot wars, trade wars, and global pandemics all reveal how the U.S. economy has grown too dependent on foreign sources for key items needed for economic and national security.
House EV Hearing: As Gasoline Hits $5, Politicians Spar Over EV’s Future
The House Committee on Energy and Commerce discussed the future of electric vehicles, the infrastructure required to get them on the road, and deep concerns regarding energy security.
January Trade Deficit Hits $89 Billion; Goods Trade Deficit Balloons to Record $108.9 Billion
January trade figures show 2022 is starting off with the largest-ever trade gap between the U.S. and other countries.
White House Highlights “Made in America” Successes in Biden’s First Year
The White House lays out a list of Buy American success stories in Biden’s first year.
Biden Touts Buy American. But Guess Where Your Public School’s Fish Sticks Come From?
Why are American public schools putting imported apple juice, Chinese peaches and Russia-sourced pollock on the menu?
A Closer Look at Biden’s New “Buy American” Push
President Biden is set to increase the amount of domestic content required under government procurement in the Buy American Act.
Is Russia About to Lose Permanent Normal Trade Relations with the West?
Canada said it will no longer grant Russia “normal trade relations” status and the EU is moving in that direction. The U.S. might be next.
Rep. Blumenauer Wants House Committee to End E-Commerce Loophole
The Oregon congressman remains steadfast in keeping his de minimis bill in a compromised House/Senate bill that will ultimately merge USICA with the COMPETES Act.
Globalization’s Failure: Why Black & Latino Workers Fair Much Worse in ‘Free Trade’ Deals
The International Trade Commission hears from real-life stakeholders — blue-collar manufacturing workers — about how globalization has negatively impacted their wages and communities.
