CPA Reshoring Index Shows Manufacturing Import Penetration Hit New Low in Q1 2020
By Steven L. Byers, PhD, and Jeff Ferry The CPA Reshoring Index (CRI) rose to +173 in the first quarter of 2020, indicating that US
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
Volvo S60 and Buick Envision Showcase Usefulness of China Tariffs
CPA Trade Counsel argues that if not for tariffs, Volvo wouldn’t be making cars in Charleston. We’d have Buick Envision-type deals of Detroit automakers making in China instead.
A National Manufacturing Strategy for Semiconductors
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist Joe Biden is getting lots of advice from many quarters for his new administration. But last week he got
CPA Urges Action on Vietnam’s Deliberate Currency Manipulation
Sends letter to U.S. Trade Representative in support of Section 301 Trade Case Sends letter to U.S. Trade Representative in support of Section 301 Trade
How Tariffs Are Benefiting US Manufacturing
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist Last year, the US raised the share of domestic demand for manufactured goods met by US production for the
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
CPA Encourages Members to Pursue New Federal Loan Program for Domestic Manufacturers
In response to the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Defense Department (DOD) and the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) have launched a
Transportation Trades Department President Speaks About the Importance of Investing in Infrastructure.
Editor’s Note: Mike Dolan is a trade policy specialist and lobbyist for the International Brotherhood of Teamsters and is the CPA board of directors. Larry
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
