USTR Jamieson Greer Tells Senate: Trump Tariffs Will Stay as U.S. Shifts to Producer Economy

USTR Jamieson Greer Tells Senate: Trump Tariffs Will Stay as U.S. Shifts to Producer Economy

The Trump administration is not backing down from its America First trade agenda, and Congress has granted the executive branch the authority to use emergency powers to impose tariffs in support of that agenda, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer told the Senate Finance Committee in a hearing on Tuesday.

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America’s generic drug crisis demands investment, not dependence

America’s Generic Drug Crisis Demands Investment, Not Dependence

The United States is amid a dangerous drug shortage that endangers patients, undermines our health care system and exposes a deep vulnerability to national security. America’s overwhelming reliance on foreign manufacturers for generic drugs is at the center of it.

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Why the U.S. Needs President Trump’s Tariffs

On April 2, President Donald Trump took bold and historic action to defend American industry with the announcement of sweeping new tariffs aimed at countering unfair foreign trade practices and reigniting U.S. manufacturing. Dubbed “Liberation Day”, this policy marks the first major step in a new era of economic revitalization—one where the United States refuses to accept the systematic dismantling of its industrial base and begins to chart a path back to true production-led prosperity.

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CPA Applauds President Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariff Announcement as Essential Reset of Global Trade System

CPA Applauds President Trump’s “Liberation Day” Tariff Announcement as Essential Reset of Global Trade System

The Trump administration’s decision to impose a permanent 10% baseline tariff on imports from all countries, combined strategically with higher reciprocal tariffs on nations engaging in unfair trade practices, marks a crucial step forward in reindustrializing America and restoring economic strength and security.

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CPA Endorses Enhanced Enforcement Actions Following Concerns Raised in USTR’s 2025 National Trade Estimate Report

CPA Endorses Enhanced Enforcement Actions Following Concerns Raised in USTR’s 2025 National Trade Estimate Report

The NTE report specifically identifies significant barriers and illicit trade practices, particularly involving China, impacting the solar, automotive, and steel industries, underscoring the urgent need for robust U.S. enforcement to address transshipment and tariff evasion.

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