CPA Analysis: US inflation rate remains lower than predicted Latest consumer price data shows negligible tariff impact Washington. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data

By Jeff Ferry, CPA Chief Economist This morning the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) published the May consumer price index, and once again inflation has

Editor’s note: Former WSJ reporter John Carney shows why the “tariffs are taxes on consumers” line is false. Donald Trump’s declaration that tariffs on $200

Excerpt: China’s leaders simply reneged on an initial commitment to start opening their markets and to halt such aggressive practices as IP theft, hacking and forced technology transfer.

Editor’s note: Senator Scott joins the growing ranks of those that support the trend towards China decoupling. Last month I traveled to Panama, Colombia and

For Immediate ReleaseJune 6, 2019 Media Contact: Bill Bullard, R-CALF USA CEO  [email protected], (406) 252-2516 Billings, Mont. – According to R-CALF USA, the proposed implementation

Editor’s note. Part of the reason Vietnam’s trade surplus with the US has increased recently is because it is being used by China for tariff

Excerpt: “For all their differences, Rubio and Warren have done something important: They have jointly raised the flag of Economic Patriotism.” When Sen. Marco Rubio of

Editors note: Trade cheating, currency manipulation, IP theft, concentration camps, and military adventurism were not enough to get American newspapers to support China disengagement. Maybe

Excerpt: “Essentially, this comes down to fairness. In 2018, 60 Fortune 500 companies paid no taxes on a total of $79 billion in profits. That means multinational