Katherine Tai Talks Reshoring, Decoupling, and China Tariffs
Katherine Tai spoke to CSIS this week about China. Some takeaways were better than others.
Defense Authorization: House Armed Services Committee ‘Buy American’ Debate Shows Some Still Believe Americans Make Things
The recent and ongoing National Defense Authorization Act was an emotional debate over Buy America provisions. Where do our Congressional leaders come down on this issue? Do local manufacturers have any allies in Washington?
Defense Authorization: Rep. Garamendi’s Buy American Push Shot Down by House Committee
In a two-part series of the National Defense Authorization Act mark-up in the House, part one looks at the Buy American Act for Navy ships: who voted in favor of it, and who did not?
Senate Infrastructure: The ‘Build America, Buy America Act’ Stresses “Commonsense” Preference for US Products, Companies and Workers
We looked closer at the new Senate infrastructure bill. Title IX Build America, Buy America would be a big win for President Biden. And, potentially, for U.S. manufacturing and reshoring.
What We Like in the Senate’s $550 Billion Infrastructure Bill
The Senate’s huge infrastructure bill includes provisions that turn the focus on domestic producers of everything from steel to personal protection equipment. The bill also calls for a review of trade agreements, including our relationship with the WTO. Here’s what we like so far.
Tony Blinken Says National Security is Economic Security, But Biden Administration Faces Major Obstacles
Secretary of State Blinken says national security and economic security go hand in hand. But the U.S. Chamber of Commerce believes that outsourcing economic might to Asia is just as important.
FTC to Penalize Companies Who Falsely Label Their Products as Made in the USA
The Federal Trade Commission gave itself the power this month to start fining companies that claim their products are Made in the US, but are not. CPA welcomes the final rule. The Biden administration is also touting Buy America policies, but will he let the WTO get in his way?
House Committee Meeting on Climate: Lots of Incentives, But Less on Manufacturing
A House Select Committee on Climate hearing looked at climate change policies and economic growth. They focused mostly on tax incentives and federal loans. But big OEMs like Ford may still ‘go green’ elsewhere. Here’s why.
‘Made in America’ Pandemic Preparedness Act Passes Committee Unanimously. Now What?
Both houses of Congress have bills that have passed committees, easily, in regard to building domestic supply of personal protective equipment for medical staff. These bills need to hit the floor so President Biden can sign them. But, more importantly, Buy American provisions face serious WTO risk, making all of this action moot.
Hong Kong’s Warning From Washington Should Mean No More WTO Special Treatment
The Biden Administration warned American businesses of sanctions risk and other problems in doing business with Hong Kong, now officially part of China. Washington now needs to get Hong Kong out of the WTO’s Government Procurement Agreement, which essentially grants China backdoor entrance to Buy America provisions.
