Tidal Wave of Imports Threatens Future of U.S. Solar Manufacturing
Solar module imports so far this year are 179% up on last year.
Model Shows that Universal 10% Tariff Would Improve Incomes, Output and Jobs
Key Points CPA modeled former President Trump’s recent proposal regarding a 10% universal tariff. Our simulation finds that the tariff change would increase economic growth and create opportunity for Americans through increasing incomes and job creation. Under the proposal, real household incomes would increase by nearly $8,000 and 3.3 million new jobs would be created.…
USITC Report Shows Tariffs Boosted U.S. Production
Tariffs, i.e. import restriction, are a valuable tool for generating growth in the U.S. economy.
Wire Rod and Rebar Imports Surge from Mexico, Violating 2019 Agreement
Key Points Steel imports from Mexico have surged in recent years. Some steel products, such as rebar have increased by several thousand percent over previous import levels. Mexico has violated the 2019 U.S.-Mexico agreement to maintain steel imports at past levels. The agreement was made when Mexico was exempted from the 25% steel tariffs under…
USA Rare Earth Works to Address Severe Shortage of U.S. Minerals
A looming shortage of critical minerals is a huge challenge facing the U.S. and all industrial nations outside of China. The rare earth family of minerals is one example of the problem. Rare earths are used to manufacture permanent magnets, key components of the motors that power electric vehicles. Rare earths also figure in motors…
Manufacturing Employment Hits All-Time Low. Will IRA Reverse the Trend?
U.S. manufacturing employment hit an all-time low as a percent of the total workforce, 8.3%.
IRA Support for Solar Energy Risks Falling into China Trap that Hit Obama’s ARRA Law
China achieved domination of the global solar energy equipment industry thanks to $50 Billion+ of Chinese government subsidies.
Section 301 Tariffs Reduced U.S. Dependence on China, Decoupling Has Begun
Key Points The Section 301 tariffs imposed in 2018 on Chinese imports reduced U.S. dependence on China. While U.S. imports surged by 39% between 2017 and 2022, China imports were up very slightly, and still below their 2018 peak. As a result, China fell from 21.6% of U.S. imports in 2017 to just 16.5% in…
Currency Misalignment Monitor, June 2023
The U.S. dollar is 14.3% overvalued against global currencies, contributing to trade deficits costing some six million jobs, many in manufacturing.
China MFN Repeal Would Generate $198 Billion for U.S. Taxpayers
Key Points U.S. Intelligence Community reports document that China poses the single greatest threat to U.S. economic and national security. Its malign activities include direct threats to the U.S. and our allies, systemic human rights abuses and genocide, and consistent actions to undermine democracies around the world and the rules-based international order. The U.S. government’s…