For far too long, America has been at the mercy of foreign producers that routinely violate FDA safety regulations for life-saving medicines, generic drugs, and essential medical equipment.
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.
This long-overdue action will protect American manufacturers and workers from the devastating surge of foreign imports that has harmed U.S. industry, particularly from Mexico in blatant violation of the 2019 Joint Steel and Aluminum Agreement.
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.
JA Solar is a member of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA)—a solar importers lobby deeply connected to Chinese companies—that has been a consistent advocate for policies to benefit China solar imports.
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.
CPA will be working closely with President-Elect Trump’s team to craft policies that will make a lasting impact on U.S. trade and industrial policy.
This decision represents a significant step toward protecting American solar manufacturers and the billions of dollars in U.S. investments at risk from China’s predatory and illegal trade practices.
Ford is the winner, though it might not be a prize worth winning in this case. The number one U.S. corporation with the most exposure – and therefore dependency – on China partners and supply is the historic Detroit auto maker.
Claudia Sheinbaum, who won Mexico’s June presidential election with 59% of the vote, will take office in October 2024. She succeeds President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) and shares his political affiliation as a member of the National Regeneration Movement (MORENA).
