Trump’s America First Trade Policy: CPA Reviews New Trade Agenda
On day one of the new administration, rather than any new tariffs, President Trump issued a Presidential Memorandum titled America First Trade Policy.
Chinese Solar Giant JA Solar Added to UFLPA Entity List
JA Solar is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)—a solar importers lobby deeply connected to Chinese companies—that has been a consistent advocate for policies to benefit China solar imports.
CPA Urges President Trump to Reinstate Steel and Aluminum Tariffs on Mexico to Protect American Industry
In a letter delivered to the White House today, CPA urged the reinstatement of Section 232 tariffs on Mexico and outlined a series of measures to strengthen the U.S. steel and aluminum industries, which are being severely undermined by surging imports from Mexico and other nations.
China-based Trina Solar’s Market Access to U.S. Faces Increasing Hurdles
The geopolitics of solar are impacting a number of top China solar companies. Trina Solar is the latest. Tariffs on solar made in their southeast Asian factories were increased this month for circumventing duties, and a $235 million investment into Texas was sold in late 2024.
CPA Releases Landmark Report on U.S. Solar Supply Chain: A Call for Bold Action to Counter China’s Market Dominance
The report highlights the critical state of the U.S. domestic solar manufacturing industry and lays out actionable policy recommendations to secure America’s abundant energy future through a diversified energy portfolio that includes a robust advanced solar manufacturing technology supply chain, while reducing dependence on Chinese imports.
Marco Rubio a Shoo-in for Secretary of State; Talks Trade as Key Component of China Strategy
Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) will be confirmed as Secretary of State. He had very little pushback in his confirmation hearing among his colleagues on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
CPA Slams Biden Administration for Making Flawed De Minimis Pilot Programs Permanent
These programs, which allow foreign e-commerce vendors to bypass U.S. customs processes, will continue to ensure that the de minimis loophole remains a flawed system that undermines American workers, businesses, and national security.
CPA Celebrates Chief Economist Jeff Ferry’s Legacy as He Retires
Widely regarded as one of the nation’s leading experts on tariffs, industrial policy, economic modeling, and trade policy, Ferry’s contributions to CPA and the broader economic policy landscape have been transformative.
CPA Economist Jeff Ferry Testifies on Tariffs to Joint Economic Committee
A mostly Democratic Party panel of members of the Joint Economic Committee (JEC) held a hearing on tariffs on Wednesday, where the room was heavily weighted against incoming president Trump’s 10% (or 20%) universal tariff proposal.
Senator Blackburn and Ossoff’s De Minimis Bill is Seriously Flawed
While the bill’s title suggests a crackdown on the unfolding de minimis catastrophe, in reality it would handcuff CBP’s ability to do anything about it.
