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.

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.

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.

Job Quality Index and Manufacturing Employment Increase Slightly, but July Job Report Shows a Darkening Employment Landscape

Job Quality Index and Manufacturing Employment Increase Slightly, but July Job Report Shows a Darkening Employment Landscape

the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) was 82.99, up by +0.41% from the preceding month. Despite this slight increase in the JQI, the overall July 2024 Jobs Report from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics showed weak job growth.