Solid September Job Quality Index and Total Employment Growth, but Gains Tilted Towards Low Wage Service Jobs along with Declining Manufacturing Employment

Solid September Job Quality Index and Total Employment Growth, but Gains Tilted Towards Low Wage Service Jobs along with Declining Manufacturing Employment

The U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) was 83.58, up by +0.58% from the preceding month. Moreover, the overall September 2024 Jobs Report from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics showed strong job growth.

Commerce Finds Illegal Trade Practices in Solar Investigation, Plans 300% Tariff on Chinese Firms

Commerce Finds Illegal Trade Practices in Solar Investigation, Plans 300% Tariff on Chinese Firms

The U.S. Department of Commerce yesterday made a significant preliminary determination in its investigation into solar imports from Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Thailand, confirming illegal trade practices through foreign subsidies.

CPA Welcomes Preliminary Commerce Department Ruling on Solar Imports

CPA Welcomes Preliminary Commerce Department Ruling on Solar Imports

This decision represents a significant step toward protecting American solar manufacturers and the billions of dollars in U.S. investments at risk from China’s predatory and illegal trade practices.