China Drug Exports to U.S. Rise as America Reaches a Crossroads in Its Own Supply Shortfalls

China Drug Exports to U.S. Rise as America Reaches a Crossroads in Its Own Supply Shortfalls

In 2024, China and India accounted for 57.6% of total U.S. pharmaceutical imports by weight, highlighting the potential risks associated with such reliance. Growing U.S. dependence on China and India for widely-used generic pharmaceutical products creates serious risks to national security and patient safety when drugs are in short supply, or ineffective.

CPA Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Michael Stumo Joins Trump Administration

CPA Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Michael Stumo Joins Trump Administration

CPA announced key leadership changes as CEO Michael Stumo steps down to take on a new role in the Trump administration. Jon Toomey has been elevated as President of CPA to lead the organization and Nick Iacovella has been promoted to Executive Vice President.

China “Owns” America’s Generic Drug Supply Chain, U.S. China Commission Says

China “Owns” America’s Generic Drug Supply Chain, U.S. China Commission Says

It’s the most well-known secret on Capitol Hill: China owns the American generic drug supply chain. Basic thyroid or blood pressure medications might finally be put into pill form in an Indian lab and sold under an Indian brand like Cipla. But the organic compounds, or key starting materials, mostly come from China.

JQI Continues to Decline Even Amid Improving Economic Conditions

JQI Continues to Decline Even Amid Improving Economic Conditions

The U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) is now 84.04, down by 0.49% compared to last month. This continues the multi-month JQI decline trend. Meanwhile, the overall January 2025 Jobs Report from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 143,000 jobs added in January.

CPA Hires EJ Valentine as Director of Government Relations

CPA Hires EJ Valentine as Director of Government Relations

Valentine will bolster CPA’s advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, working to advance pro-American trade and economic policies that support domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and protect American workers.

As Food Imports Rise, FDA Drops Ball on Food Inspections Worldwide

As Food Imports Rise, FDA Drops Ball on Food Inspections Worldwide

Food imports into the U.S. are on the rise. The trend now is for agricultural commodity trade deficits, rather than surpluses, with key commodities like beef usually in a deficit. Despite the increase in food imports, the Food and Drug Administration conducted far fewer than the annual goal of 19,200 inspections, according to FDA data.

CPA Celebrates Chief Economist Jeff Ferry’s Legacy as He Retires

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.