Wall Street’s Overblown Tariff Fears Not Based in Reality
Investors’ panic is misguided—history proves President Trump’s tariffs boost investment, jobs, and long-term American prosperity.
CPA Economist: Tariffs Don’t Drive Inflation
Tariffs are an effective tool for boosting domestic production. They stimulate critical domestic investment and increase U.S. manufacturing capacity. It’s past time to abandon the outdated dogma of unregulated free trade — and start focusing on rebuilding American industry to create jobs and ensure long-term economic resilience.
House Select Committee on CCP Hears Testimony From 9 Companies Detailing Their Struggles Against Chinese Trade Violators
Nine different companies joined members of the House Select Committee on China at a press conference on Wednesday to talk about their battles with “China trade cheats” that have cost them a fortune. Most of them closed factories, or rolled back investment. Despite tariffs and anti-dumping (AD/CVD) trade case victories, the battle continues.
House Oversight Hearing Slams Inflation Reduction Act, But Ignores China’s Role
In a House Oversight subcommittee hearing on Feb. 26, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) was hit with the usual swipes from detractors, with some calling it the “green scam”, but China’s solar company benefits were never mentioned.
China Drug Exports to U.S. Rise as America Reaches a Crossroads in Its Own Supply Shortfalls
In 2024, China and India accounted for 57.6% of total U.S. pharmaceutical imports by weight, highlighting the potential risks associated with such reliance. Growing U.S. dependence on China and India for widely-used generic pharmaceutical products creates serious risks to national security and patient safety when drugs are in short supply, or ineffective.
Commerce Secretary Lutnick on the Frontline of the “Trade War”
Lutnick has faced adversity before. He lost his parents when he was just 18 and later rebuilt Cantor Fitzgerald after the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks claimed the lives of over 600 staff and key executives, including his own brother. Now, as Commerce Secretary, he must tell trade ministers that the United States is seeking a different kind of relationship.
Rechenberg: Iowa Farms Have Suffered from Years of Free Trade Failures
Agriculture has long been a key part of Iowa’s economy. But the state is now facing escalating trouble, including the loss of more than 26,000 family farms since 1982.
CPA Book Club: Can the U.S. Win the Competition for High Value Industries?
Industrial Policy for the United States seeks to list all of the tools a country can use to improve its industrial base and entice businesses to invest in manufacturing. If these tools are deployed, the authors argue, the results will be good for local economies and labor.
China’s Solar Companies in Southeast Asia Whacked With 100%+ Tariffs—What’s Next?
The duties impact several major Chinese solar brands, including Jinko Solar and Trina Solar, as well as Vietnamese manufacturers that Commerce believes have been circumventing tariffs by importing components from mainland China for final assembly.
Former Greek Finance Minister Breaks Down Trump’s ‘Economic Master Plan’—A Must-Read Analysis
Varoufakis’ essay is a must-read for CPA members curious about what a former G-20 Finance Minister (the equivalent of our Treasury Secretary) thinks about the dollar.
