The American people have made it clear they want strong trade policies that restore American self-reliance. Passing GSP or AGOA now would be a direct affront to the incoming administration’s mission to rebuild American industry and secure our nation’s future.
Earlier this month, Liberty Steel announced its decision to idle its wire plant in Peoria, Illinois after idling the steel mill rod mill operations there in October. Liberty Steel also suspended rod mill operations at its Georgetown, South Carolina facility earlier this year.
CPA is proud to support Chairman Smith as he continues to champion policies that prioritize American workers and to rebuild our nation’s productive capacity.
Biden’s signature climate change-related spending policy, the Inflation Reduction Act, is said to be going under the knife once Trump takes office in January. But with Republican districts now full of solar, and solar manufacturing facilities, the real risk is changes to the so-called 45X tax credit.
Peter Navarro played a key role in the first Trump administration in advancing pro-American trade policies and leveling the playing field for U.S. industry. His return signals a serious commitment to prioritizing American manufacturing and economic independence.
It is now time for the Senate to act swiftly and ensure that this bill becomes law, empowering the DOJ to effectively prosecute international trade crimes and protect American industry.
CPA looks forward to working with Jamieson Greer to advance a robust trade agenda that prioritizes domestic production, holds trade violators accountable, and strengthens America’s industrial base.
President-elect Donald Trump read Mexico and Canada the riot act on Monday night, telling them if they don’t seal their border and – in Mexico’s case – drastically slow the flow of fentanyl and other narcotics into the U.S., they’ll be hit with 25% tariffs starting January 20, 2025.
For Mr. Lutnick to lead the tariff and trade agenda in the next Administration, he will need an aligned Treasury Secretary to executive critical policies on customs revenue generation, customs valuation, and de minimis.
After years of delaying USITC appointments, the Senate is now being asked to confirm two nominees—Halie Craig and Jim Coughlan—who have track records of undermining U.S. producers and American workers.
