Mihir Torsekar: Getting It Right on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
As the United States looks to compete in these advanced industries, it’s important to remember the two building blocks that undergird them: Steel and aluminum.
House Trade Committee: Partisan Attacks on Trump, “Reciprocal Trade” & Retaliation
Tuesday’s House Ways & Means Trade Subcommittee hearing saw every single Democrat attacking the Trump administration’s tariff policy, mocking his April 2 “Liberation Day” announcement, and calling tariffs a tax that will hurt middle class consumers.
CPA Releases Recommendations for Bilateral Trade Actions
CPA’s new Trade Issues and Tariff Recommendation Tracker highlights specific tariff recommendations that will produce near-term wins.
CPA Strongly Supports Proposed USTR Actions Against Chinese Dominance in Maritime and Shipbuilding Sectors
In a comment letter submitted to USTR in response to the Section 301 investigation, CPA highlighted China’s extensive use of state-driven subsidies and unfair trade practices, urging immediate implementation of targeted measures to support the revitalization of the U.S. shipbuilding industry.
E-Commerce Bill Seeks More Support to Require Country-of-Origin Labels on Online Goods
It’s been five years in the making, yet a bill requiring online retailers to label the country of origin for merchandise remains a tough sell in Congress—even among the lawmakers who introduced it back in 2020.
Drug Safety Concerns: Four Indian Pharma Companies Issue Recalls in Last Three Months
It’s been a rough start to 2025 for Indian pharmaceutical giants. Four of India’s biggest generic drug producers issued product recalls in the last three months.
CPA Recommendations for Implementing Tariffs Pursuant to the America First Trade Policy Memorandum
CPA cautions against adopting a reciprocal tariff strategy aimed primarily at negotiating lower foreign trade barriers and more favorable investment conditions abroad. A reciprocal tariff strategy that prioritizes foreign governments’ willingness to reduce their trade barriers or be more receptive to foreign investment is in conflict with the stated goals of the America First Trade Policy Memorandum and undermines the predictability and stability American businesses need to confidently invest in long-term domestic production.
Importers Front-Run Global Tariffs; Deficit Expands a Record Breaking 34% in January
It’s a straight line up. The goods and services deficit kicked off January by rising a record 34% over December. Importers are front running tariffs and getting in their orders before everything changes, likely at some point after April 1.
Why Overhauling Global Trade Rules Is a Long-Term Challenge, Not a Two-Month Fix
It took nine months to rescue two astronauts stuck on the International Space Station this weekend, yet somehow President Trump is expected to rewrite global trade rules between the U.S. and 166 World Trade Organization-member countries in less than two months.
CPA Highlights Critical Role of NSF and NIH in Driving U.S. Innovation and Industrial Leadership
Strong federal investment in the National Science Foundation and National Institutes of Health is vital for American innovation, economic growth, and national security.