CPA Op-ed: Trump should tackle our overvalued dollar next

President Trump’s decision to impose tariffs on subsidized imports from China has generated plenty of criticism from pundits and academics, alike. But the tariffs, which are intended to boost U.S. manufacturing competitiveness, are already leading to increased production and job growth in the heartland. Op-ed by Michael Stumo, CEO of CPA, originally appeared in The Hill on October 22,…

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Press Release: CPA Supports White House Move to End China Shipping Discounts

Withdrawal from international postal body will help to level playing field for US producers   Washington. The Trump administration has announced a plan to phase-out longstanding US postal service discounts for Chinese companies. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) praised the move as a sensible step toward ending preferences for foreign manufacturers. “This is…

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Trump Administration Moves to End Deep Discounts for Packages From China

U.S. starts process to withdraw from a 144-year-old international postal body Editor’s note: CPA has been in contact with White House officials supporting this move to end the US postal system subsidization of Chinese commercial packages.  WASHINGTON—The Trump administration opened a new front in Washington’s economic conflict with China, starting a process Wednesday to withdraw from…

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U.S. Department of Commerce Initiates Antidumping Duty Investigation of Imports of Mattresses from China

Editor’s note: CPA regularly monitors trade enforcement actions. Any CPA members are welcome to join our Trade Enforcement Committee which meets by phone approximately every 6 weeks.  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Friday, October 12, 2018 Office of Public Affairs (202) 482-4883 [email protected] The U.S. Department of Commerce announced the initiation of a new antidumping duty (AD)…

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