House Committee on the CCP Says China Risks are Rising for American Companies
Big trouble in China as Washington increasingly warns American businesses to “stay at your own risks”.
So Much For China ‘Thaw’. Treasury Secretary Yellen Says China Tariffs Will Remain
Tariffs — and China risks — have helped U.S. reshore and led to more investments in production, shifting the decades old focus away from offshoring.
John Kerry Grilled by House Foreign Affairs GOP on China Solar; Democrat Ranking Member Calls for Reshoring
In hearing on climate policies, leader John Kerry was taken to task over China solar and says climate does not trump human rights violations.
Are American Companies ‘Getting The Message’ About China Forced Labor?
The Congressional-Executive Committee on China says Temu, and even Nike, likely benefit from forced labor. Why the Uyghur Forced Labor law is vulnerable.
How Big Is Washington’s Appetite For Expanding Market Access For Farmers?
The House Ways & Means Committee hears from farmers who still say that, despite free trade deals with Mexico and Canada, some products still blocked.
House Ways & Means Tackles Critical Minerals for Biden’s Post-Fossil Fuels Economy
The U.S. has passed laws promoting the use of electric vehicles and battery manufacturing. But where will all the raw materials come from?
May Trade Deficit Falls 7.3% to $68.9 Billion; China Deficit Drops 20%
The U.S. trade deficit remains on par to crack $1 trillion again. Meanwhile, a soft decoupling from China can be seen in the latest trade data.
Lighthizer: Raise Tariffs on Everything Made in China
The China tariffs, enacted by Lighthizer under Trump, are under review later this year. Will they stay or will they go? Lighthizer thinks they should stay…with more tariffs added.
Supply Chain Crisis, Not Tariffs, Stoked Inflation
Don’t blame the China tariffs on inflation. Supply chain snafus were a much bigger deal, a Federal Reserve report says.
Katherine Tai Says Globalization No Longer Sustainable
At National Press Club, Katherine Tai talks about supply chain issues, what ‘de-risking’ from China might look like, and how USTR thinks about it.