The U.S. Private Sector Job Quality Index (JQI) is now 84.04, down by 0.49% compared to last month. This continues the multi-month JQI decline trend. Meanwhile, the overall January 2025 Jobs Report from the government’s Bureau of Labor Statistics showed 143,000 jobs added in January.
Nippon Steel is a state-backed predator that has a rap sheet of bad behavior, including unlawful dumping, that has weakened U.S. Steel, America’s domestic steel industry, and our national security.
Jamieson Greer seems certain to be approved as the next United States Trade Representative (USTR), but the Democrats on the Senate Finance Committee proved once again that they are anti-tariff—unless the target is China.
CPA submitted a formal statement of support to the Senate Finance Committee, urging Greer’s confirmation and highlighting his leadership in implementing policies that protected U.S. manufacturers, farmers, and ranchers from being displaced by imports.
Thanks in no small part to a strong dollar, and the animal spirits of the U.S consumer and businesses, the United States goods trade deficit broke a record in 2024.
It’s past time for Washington to implement a trade policy that rebuilds independence and prosperity for America’s domestic farmers and manufacturers.
The tariff threats against America’s northern and southern neighbors were designed to exact concessions from these countries to help Trump address the flow of migrants and drugs across the border.
Valentine will bolster CPA’s advocacy efforts at the federal, state, and local levels, working to advance pro-American trade and economic policies that support domestic manufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and protect American workers.
CPA strongly supports the Trump administration’s expected announcement today imposing 25% universal tariffs on Mexico and Canada and 10% universal tariffs on China—a long-overdue step to rebalance trade, strengthen U.S. manufacturing, and restore American economic independence.
Trump’s Commerce Secretary pick Howard Lutnick, former head of Cantor Fitzgerald in Manhattan, faced off with the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday in his nomination hearing.
