New CPA Analysis: Decade of Failed Trade Concessions Exposes ‘Fortress North America’ as a Mirage
New CPA article documents a decade of failed tariff policy concessions to accommodate Canada and Mexico’s promised “Fortress North America.”
The “Fortress North America” Mirage: Why Tariff Harmonization Will Never Work
The collapse of the U.S.-Canada trade deal is providing a rare glimpse into the secret world of international trade negotiations. Beyond just the insider view, we are being given hope that the mirage of “Fortress North America” can be put to rest.
AI Data Centers and Pharma Imports Send July Deficit to $119.59 Billion, Highest All Year
The July goods deficit hit a record for the year at $119.59 billion, according to Thursday’s data from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA). If oil and gas export values are removed, the goods gap with the world for July comes in at $128.55 billion.
Why Beef Prices Are Still So High: More Imports Won’t Fix America’s Cattle Crisis
In one August week, Washington reopened the border to Mexican cattle, expanded low-tariff beef imports, and finally turned to the packers. Only one targets the real problem.
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After Canada Impasse, Mexico Quietly Left Washington Empty Handed, But Reiterates Section 232 Tariff Goals.
Mexico’s top trade diplomat, Marcelo Ebrard, was in Washington for several days last week [from Aug. 24 to Aug. 26] but quietly left empty handed on Wednesday.
Five Reasons the Collapse of the Canada Trade Deal Is a Win for America
The collapse of the U.S.-Canada trade negotiation on August 21 drew headlines and criticism aimed at Washington. What the criticism misses is that the deal on the table would have undercut a key plank of U.S. reindustrialization policy and a vital supply line for national security.
CPA Calls for Strong Tariff Protection to Support U.S. Commercial Vehicle Production
New data showing a sharp increase in Mexican heavy-duty truck production and exports to the United States underscores the importance of maintaining strong tariff protections that encourage commercial vehicle production and investment in the United States.
CPA: U.S. Must Hold the Line on Section 232 Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
President Trump was right to strengthen the Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum, and the breakdown of these negotiations should put an end to proposals to weaken them.
CPA Warns USTR: America’s Section 232 Metals Tariffs Are National Security Measures, Not Bargaining Chips
If Canada wants a deal, there is no shortage of things Ottawa can put on the table — America’s national security tariffs on aluminum and steel are not among them
CPA Commends Trump Administration for Exposing the Great Transshipment Scam; Urges Tariffs Designed to Defeat It
The report documents how goods subject to higher U.S. tariffs are routinely rerouted through lower-tariff countries, undermining both tariff enforcement and American manufacturing.
