House Committee Hearing on Small Business Supply Chains Forgets About Reshoring
A House committee hearing on the impact of the supply crisis on small businesses left out one key solution: import less, make more here.
Why Washington Shouldn’t be Worried About ‘Inflaming’ China Relations
In speaking for the Biden administration this week at a conference at think tank CSIS in Washington, Katherine Tai said she didn’t want to “inflame relations” with China. Why this attitude gets us nowhere but towards the China-centric, pre-trade war status quo.
Mexico and Guatemala Governments are Working Against Their Own Peoples’ Interests
The Mexican & Guatemalan governments are working against their own peoples’ interests. Rather than weakening our rules of origin, North American leaders should be united in recapturing market share lost to China.
How China Will Use K Street, Climate Change, to Get its Solar Market Back
What appears to be a coordinated strategy between China and importers of their solar panels is taking place at the moment, trying to convince Washington to let tariffs expire next year and stop any potential dumping investigation into Southeast Asia’s newfound love for solar panel manufacturing.
Variable Interest Entities: China’s Backdoor Access to U.S. Capital
What are VIE’s? Here’s a primer on the China Enron-like strategy to rope in American investors, both small and large, to help fund their companies and take on the big financial and regulatory risks of doing so.
Tense Exchange In House Armed Services Over China Olympics
Florida Rep. Michael Waltz went after China and its Olympic sponsors. He won some battles, lost others. But what came to light was the fact that some leaders believe decoupling from China is unwise.
Defense Authorization: House Armed Services Committee ‘Buy American’ Debate Shows Some Still Believe Americans Make Things
The recent and ongoing National Defense Authorization Act was an emotional debate over Buy America provisions. Where do our Congressional leaders come down on this issue? Do local manufacturers have any allies in Washington?
China Commission Wonders: Do Congress, Investors, Really Know What’s at Stake in China?
The U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission discusses market sanctions, and the growing geopolitical risks associated with conducting business in China.
India Flexes ‘Tariff Water’ Against Tesla; US Meekly Watches
By Charles Benoit, CPA Trade Counsel All nations with a domestic car industry want to come out ahead in the transition to electric vehicles (EVs).
In Latest Hearings, More Arguments Made to Boot China from Wall Street
The U.S. China Economic and Security Review Commission held a hearing on September 8 that called into question the wisdom of Wall Street investing in China. As Washington rethinks China’s access to our capital markets, Beijing may be looking to get out before it’s kicked out.
