February Deficit Rises As Goods Deficit Hits New Monthly Record
We are heading for a trillion-dollar deficit this year in manufactured goods unless some serious import substitution takes place.
Senator Rick Scott Wants To ‘Keep China Out’ of U.S. Solar Energy
A new bill in the Senate seeks to prevent China solar imports, especially for publicly funded solar installations.
China Cuts Import Taxes For Semiconductor Manufacturers As Tech War Heats Up
China’s duty-free import scheme may look like a desperation move, but it will facilitate massive purchasing and inventory build-out for China semiconductor companies looking to ramp up fast.
What The Suez Canal Blockage Means For Supply Chains
Suez Canal blockage another blow to Asia-centric supply chains.
National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Looking For Director
Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program seeks Senior Executive. Applications due by April 22.
Climate Politics: Global Corporations Continue Outsourcing Pollution To China
If the White House believes we are facing a climate emergency, then the Biden administration will have to work overtime explaining why outsourcing pollution to China is a good idea. We can produce those goods here, with a smaller carbon footprint.
CPA Conference Final Day: On China, Rubio And Posey Go Hard
Three members of Congress representing both parties are writing legislation to help domestic enterprises post-pandemic.
CPA Conference Day 3: Building A Bigger, Better Solar & Semiconductor Industry
In the third day of the CPA Annual Conference, new tech might need a White Knight.
CPA Conference Day 2: Buy American, The Loopholes Continue
On day two of the CPA Annual Conference, three members of Congress tout origin labeling on everything from food to leather boots. More importantly, a call to fix Buy American Act rules once and for all.
CPA Conference Day 2: The Anti-Free Trade Origin Story. And, What’s Our Industrial Strategy?
On day two of the CPA Annual Conference, Mike Dolan of the Teamsters recants the anti-globalist origin story and everybody loves it.
