CPA Welcomes Trump Action to Restrict China’s Access to U.S. Capital and Investment
President Trump’s executive order sends a clear message: The days of allowing China to weaponize US investment and financial markets against us are over.
CPA Praises Howard Lutnick’s Confirmation as Secretary of Commerce
Howard Lutnick understands that America’s trade policies must put U.S. producers, workers, and national security first. His leadership at the Commerce Department will be crucial in ensuring President Trump’s America First Trade Policy is fully implemented.
CPA Announces Leadership Changes as CEO Michael Stumo Joins Trump Administration
CPA announced key leadership changes as CEO Michael Stumo steps down to take on a new role in the Trump administration. Jon Toomey has been elevated as President of CPA to lead the organization and Nick Iacovella has been promoted to Executive Vice President.
CPA Applauds Robert F. Kennedy, Jr’s Confirmation as HHS Secretary
For far too long, America has been at the mercy of foreign producers that routinely violate FDA safety regulations for life-saving medicines, generic drugs, and essential medical equipment.
CPA Applauds President Trump’s Global Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
This long-overdue action will protect American manufacturers and workers from the devastating surge of foreign imports that has harmed U.S. industry, particularly from Mexico in blatant violation of the 2019 Joint Steel and Aluminum Agreement.
CPA Chairman: U.S. Must Impose Tariffs on Steel Imports
America’s steel industry supports millions of American workers and is the backbone of critical industries. By imposing tariffs on steel imports and its derivatives, Trump can restore America’s industrial strength and secure a prosperous future for workers.
JQI Continues to Decline Even Amid Improving Economic Conditions
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.
CPA to President Trump: Nippon Steel Should Not Have Stake in U.S. Steel
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.
CPA Strongly Supports Jamieson Greer as the Next U.S. Trade Representative
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.
America’s Growing Food Trade Deficit Threatens Family Farms
It’s past time for Washington to implement a trade policy that rebuilds independence and prosperity for America’s domestic farmers and manufacturers.
