Coalition Conversations ep. 3
The biggest goods deficit was seen in 2020. Jeff Ferry, Chief Economist; along with Industry Analyst, Ken Rapoza discuss why in this weeks episode of
The Year in Trade 2020
By Steven L. Byers, PhD, and Jeff Ferry Last year the US registered its largest trade deficit in 12 years and its largest-ever deficit in goods
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.
Peter Navarro: Only Economic Nationalism Will Win the Day Against China
By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst Peter Navarro spoke with the Hudson Institute’s Michael Pillsbury and said economic nationalism is the only way to protect
CPA Testimony on Economic Modeling of Trade Agreements
On Oct. 6th, CPA testified at a hearing of the US International Trade Commission on trade agreements. We focused on the failure of economic models
Aluminum Tariffs Re-Imposed After Canada Breaches USMCA Commitment
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist Last week the Trump administration re-imposed aluminum tariffs on imports of Canadian aluminum to stem the Canadian surge which
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
Aluminum Tariffs Must Be Extended To Cover Aluminum Cables
On March 8th, the president announced tariffs of 25% on steel imports and 10% on aluminum tariffs. The tariffs were levied under Section 232 of
Top Ten Cases of Chinese IP Theft
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Research Director Industrial espionage has been going on for centuries, but experts agree China’s espionage campaign is on a different scale
SunPower Buys SolarWorld Americas to Produce in Oregon
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Research Director After opposing tariffs on imported solar cells and modules for years, and claiming the US manufacture of solar cells
