Tariffs Could Have Helped Us Avoid the Current Inflation Spike
By Amanda Mayoral Summary Global supply-chain crises, over-dependence on foreign production and government stimulus best explain the current inflation problem. Policy makers should
Senate Intelligence Hearing on China: “Run Faster and Slow Them Down.”
The Senate Intelligence Committee discusses China’s strategy for economic and technological dominance. Senator Marco Rubio wonders if China will hold supply chains hostage.
FDA Funding Bill Heads to Final Committee, With One Major Stumbling Block
The Health subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee have moved the FDA user-fee reauthorization bill to final committee. Chairwoman Eshoo says it is on track for September approval.
Here are the 53 Senators Who Want to Cut China Tariffs
A bipartisan group of Republicans and Democrats support including the pro-China trade provision in the Senate USICA bill in the new Bipartisan Innovation Act.
Monthly Trade Deficit Tops $100 Billion for First Time in History
An overvalued dollar is helping to exacerbate the country’s largest-ever trade deficit in goods. The U.S. is on pace for $1.1 trillion deficit in 2022.
Legislative Alert: Sec. 301 Poison Pill in Senate China Bill
Download CPA’s Legislative Alert here. OPPOSE TOOMEY MOTION TO INSTRUCT What’s happening: USICA’s trade provisions are a gift to China. It is far more than
House Foreign Affairs Warns of Potential for Job Deserts in Climate Change Policy
A House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing warned against creating economic dead zones in rush to switch to renewables.
Semiconductor Manufacturing Becomes Problem for Defense Industry, Senate Armed Services Committee Says
The Senate Armed Services Committee heard testimony this week from defense industry experts warning about the declining domestic market share for microelectronics.
Chinese Solar Manufacturers Hold Biden Administration to Ransom
Thirty years ago, Clint Eastwood held a gun to his rival’s head and asked the question: “Do you feel lucky, punk?” That is what the
Janet Yellen Seems to be Rethinking Globalization, Too
Janet Yellen tells The Atlantic Council that the U.S. needs more resilient supply chains. But judging by her speech, reshoring was not part of the solution.
