American Steel Company Gives Raises, Invests Locally Thanks to Tariffs
Are steel tariffs bad for America? Nope, says the CEO of Zekelman Industries. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo agrees.
CPA Suggests Improvements to Buy American Executive Order
CPA sent the following letter to President Biden asking that he take into consideration three suggestions to ensure the strongest Buy American provisions possible. Dear President Biden: The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) would like to reiterate our thanks following our press release last week supporting your Buy American Executive Order (EO).[1] Your emphasis…
Supercharging Infrastructure Spending With Strict Buy America Rules
According to a new CPA analysis, a Congressional five-year $1.5 trillion infrastructure investment plan could create 2.5 million jobs by 2025 while bringing sorely needed improvement to the nation’s deteriorating infrastructure. However, the analysis finds that a quarter of the spending would go on imported materials and supplies. The same infrastructure plan implemented under a…
Book shows how to put the ‘tough’ in ‘tough on China’
CPA’s Take: Roger Simmermaker has written multiple books on buying American and trade policy since 1996, and has been a CPA member since 2017. Both presidential candidates are trying to out-tough each other on China. Both have “Buy American” proposals, and agree somewhat on “Buy American” and trade policy. [Roger Simmermaker | October 2020 | WND.com]…
The U.S. needs to support American-made medicines
CPA’s Take: CivicaRX CEO Martin VanTrieste explains why it is essential, and achievable to reshore pharmaceutical production to the US. Two years ago, a group of U.S. hospitals launched Civica Rx, a nonprofit generic drug company that I have the honor to lead. Its core mission is to deliver quality medicines at sustainable prices. [Martin Vantrieste…
A Beauty Awakening
“Conscious Beauty. Clean Beauty. Green Beauty. Sustainable Packaging. Selfcare. Wellness. Health. Safety…” These are key buzzwords for today’s conscious-beauty consumer. She/he strives to protect the environment, prevent animal testing, ensure healthy ingredients, guarantee fairness in manufacturing and labor, and support noble social causes — all while looking beautiful. [Randa Fahmy | September 8, 2020 |…
The “Made in America” Brand is Under Attack
by Greg Owens | Co-Founder & CEO Sherrill Manufacturing/Liberty Tabletop | Co-Chair CPA Buy American Committee In the face of strong consumer sentiment to buy American, many brands, stores and online platforms are reacting by trying to hijack the brand. One of the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been a sharp increase in American…
Company that has been serving American consumers for 200 years
Editor’s Note: CPA member Roger Simmermaker has written five books on buying American and trade policy since 1996. Roger Simmermaker reveals source for housewares and kitchenwares [Roger Simmermaker | June 29, 2020 | WND] How long would you think an American company would need to be around for you to trust that they offered a quality…
Inside the Great Kettlebell Shortage of 2020
Editor’s Note: George Boyd Jr. is the vice president of Goldens’ Foundry and Machine Company and a CPA member. They’re sold out everywhere. How complicated could it be to just make some more? Turns out, very. [ Alex Shultz | April 7, 2020 | GQ] It didn’t happen exactly this way, but it feels like it did:…
Rosemary Gibson: Made-in-U.S.A. Drugs Can Be Produced Faster, Cheaper, Better than in China
Editors note: Rosemary Gibson is a CPA member. We are very proud that she is making a difference in bringing drug production back to America. Drugs can be manufactured in America more quickly, efficiently, and with better quality control than in China, said Rosemary Gibson, senior adviser at the Hastings Center and author of China Rx:…