U.S. Starts 2023 with $68.3 Billion Trade Gap; Goods Deficit Already at $91.08 Billion
The U.S. posted its usual trade deficit for the month of January. A look at what we buy, and who we buy it from.
Could ‘Reshoring’ Become a Political Fight Over the Next Two Years?
Former President Trump says the U.S. needs universal tariffs to fix trade imbalances with the world. And says China should no longer be on the Most Favored Nation trade list, giving it nearly duty-free access to the U.S. for thousands of products.
New Leadership Brings Change of Mood at House Ways & Means
Rep. Jason Smith puts globalist companies on notice for profit shifting. Says Chairmanship at House Ways & Means will focus on “shoring up” supply chains.
Why an Increasing Number of U.S. States are Banning China Tech
A look at what states are banning Chinese tech companies like Lenovo, and why more are following this trend started by the state of Georgia.
Why Medicine Costs So Much Money, Despite Imports from Low-Cost Nations
The Senate Commerce Committee takes the little known, and even less understood, Pharmacy Benefit Manager industry to task for high drug costs.
In Senate Finance ‘Leveling the Playing Field’ Hearing on Trade, De Minimis Takes Center Stage
The Senate Committee on Finance discusses trade, as witnesses led by FedEx throw support behind the de minimis duty-free imports rule.
After China Balloon Incident, House Financial Services Talks Risks To US
What are the risks China poses to the U.S. industrial supply chain and what can be done about it? Some quotes from Congress and witnesses from a Feb. 7 hearing.
Treasury Takes Car Buyers and Congress For a Ride
Last August, President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, a sweeping bill that has already led to tens of billions in private investment into U.S.
State Department Official Says U.S. Needs Domestic Investments in Supply Chains to Compete with China
Notes from the recent Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on China. What the No. 2 at State said about China and U.S. supply chain risk.
The Pleasure Island of Shein
Shein’s Fast Fashion business reminds me of the barker in Pinocchio, (to paraphrase) “Get your tank tops, dress, sweaters, and t-shirts! Buy all you can!