Job Quality Index Falls to 81.07
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today announced that the U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) fell 0.45% to 81.07 in August, as low-quality
Why Congress Needs an Annual Review of U.S. Sanctions Policy
At a recent House Human Rights Commission hearing, the need for more oversight on sanctions to make sure they’re working. And how they could work better.
The Services Trade Surplus: Does it Matter?
Some argue that if the U.S. let the services industry grow through exports, it would lower our trillion-dollar trade gap with the world. CPA economist Jeff Ferry explains why that will never happen, and why it is better to increase manufacturing at home to lower the deficit.
August Trade Deficit Drops 4%, But China Trade Deficit Breaks 2018 Record
August trade figures reveal two things: a slowing economy, and a rising trade deficit with China as a strong dollar makes imports more attractive.
Senate Banking Committee Debates U.S. Corporate Investment in China
Should U.S. companies like Intel be allowed to invest in factories and partner with tech companies in China? If so, should there be restrictions?
House Prices Move Further Out of Reach for Young Families
By Amanda Mayoral Summary Americans are working harder and waiting longer to buy homes The cost of a home is 6 times median
Amazon in Business with Chinese Defense Contractor Banned by Washington. Why?
Amazon’s cloud service company isn’t breaking any laws. But is really okay for AWS to provide cloud computing to the Pentagon and China defense contractors?
CPA Requests CBP Investigate China’s SHEIN for Exploiting De Minimis Loophole to Import Forced Labor Goods
WASHINGTON — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to investigate SHEIN, the Chinese company dominating fast fashion
CPA Applauds Bipartisan, Bicameral Letter on Outbound Investment to China
Pelosi, Schumer Join Cornyn and Casey in Calling for Executive Order on Outbound Investment WASHINGTON — The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today
JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon, Others, Tell Congress They’ll Leave China If Told
Washington proves to be more hawkish on China than Wall Street. Especially in the House of Representatives. A look at a recent House Financial Services Committee meeting.