Updated Employment Multipliers for the U.S. Economy
Editor’s note: This Economic Policy Institute’s study quantifies the extent to which creating or destroying jobs in manufacturing has large indirect jobs ripple effects as
Editor’s note: This Economic Policy Institute’s study quantifies the extent to which creating or destroying jobs in manufacturing has large indirect jobs ripple effects as
Editors Note: This is an important new expansion of the federal Buy America program to state level projects funded by federal money. CPA issued a
Editor’s note: The US-China trade talks finished today. These are the talks arising from the 90 day tariff delay agreed to by Presidents Trump and
Focus on state-level infrastructure projects will close potential gaps in coverage Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today praised President Trump’s executive order to strengthen Buy
By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist On January 16th, a grand jury in the US District Court in Seattle, Washington indicted Chinese telecom equipment maker
Editor’s note. The release of this list is required under the Trade Promotion Authority/Fast Track law. It is a precursor to future implementing legislation that
Editors note: In China, “stealing is regarded as a national development strategy and a patriotic duty.” Catch-up is how economists explain the success of China and
President Trump often criticizes the way other countries keep taking advantage of the United States. And he’s right. There is an inherent unfairness in how
Editors Note: The “tiny screw story” actually shows why we need the whole supply chain, not just a couple pieces that are sexy. The popularity
Editors note: this bill would be a significant challenge to the WTO most favored nation status system. While the bill does not have sufficient support