Inflation remains due to supply chain problems. From China’s Zero Covid to European energy costs, the price of outsourcing manufacturing is getting high. Why reshoring is an inflation curb.
The U.S. is largely dependent on foreign sources for the critical minerals that will power a clean energy transition. The Inflation Act helps. But it’s going to take a while to be even moderately self-sufficient.
At a recent House Human Rights Commission hearing, the need for more oversight on sanctions to make sure they’re working. And how they could work better.
Washington proves to be more hawkish on China than Wall Street. Especially in the House of Representatives. A look at a recent House Financial Services Committee meeting.
The July trade deficit fell to its lower level of the year, a sign of a slowing economy. However, if trends continue, the goods deficit will break another record in 2022.