“60 Minutes” ran a report Sunday, “Falling apart: America’s neglected infrastructure,” describing the seriousness and damage to the economy caused by our country’s crumbling infrastructure. [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s Future blog | Dave Johnson | November 25, 2014] Here are a few choice quotes, but really you should click through and watch the…
The following is a summary of a new report written by Ernest Preeg and released by the Manufacturers Alliance for Productivity and Innovation (MAPI). Highlights: –The U.S. trade deficit in manufactures rose $13 billion in the third quarter from 2013, and is headed toward a $50 billion increase for the year, which equates…
The following is a synopsis of a study on the TTIP. Click here to access the complete study. According to its proponents, the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership will stimulate growth in Europe and in the US. Projections endorsed by the European Commission point to positive, although negligible, gains in terms of GDP and personal…
Monday the U.S. Commerce Department said it appears that Chinese-made passenger car and light truck tires are subsidized by the Chinese government and are being “dumped” here, below cost. Because of this they will impose punitive tariffs ranging from 17.7% to 81.3%. This finding will be reviewed next year. [Reposted from the Campaign for America’s…
President Abraham Lincoln established America’s national day of Thanksgiving in 1863. As we work to rebuild our country and achieve broadly shared prosperity, it is worth considering the words and actions of our forefathers who built this country during harder times. On October 3, 1863, President Lincoln signed the document below setting apart “the last…
This Consumer Reports SUV and truck tire test led to questions about whether one brand was counterfeit. Watch the video and decide for yourself. [by Eric Evarts | November 17, 2014 | Consumer Reports] What began as a routine tire test became a journey through a maze of deception, finger-pointing, and a…
While hosting the World Internet Conference, China tries Tiananmen activist for leaking ‘state secrets’ to US website. [by Kevin Holden | November 20, 2014 | Al Jazeera] Beijing, China – Two visions of China’s campaign to strengthen its influence over the global future of the World Wide Web are being staged in two Chinese cities…
Nevin Gussak, CPA member and supporter, was interviewed on “Make the Call”, a show hosted by Richard Rickenbach and one of the featured programs of the World Entertainment and Information Network. Nevin talked about, among other things, US Trade Policy and its negative effect on the economy and jobs. The podcast for Nevin’s interview can…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said on Wednesday he still hopes for bipartisan support in Congress on granting the White House the authority to fast track trade deals but added the timing was up to lawmakers. [Reposted from Reuters | Krista Hughes | November 19, 2014] Congress has yet to consider a…
The following is from Michele’s blog. Click here to take part in the CPA Action to Stop Fast Track. The rumors in Washington, D. C. are that granting President Obama Fast Track Authority under Trade Promotion Authority will be brought up in the “Lame Duck” session, perhaps as an addition to one of the bills…
