Coalition for a Prosperous America defends remedies in solar probe, says lawmakers aiding China

The Coalition for a Prosperous America, which bills itself as a pro-domestic manufacturing organization, is calling President Trump’s upcoming decision to impose remedies on solar imports an opportunity to bolster an “America First trade strategy” – and blasting members of Congress for “effectively” supporting Chinese efforts to dominate key industries. [December 18, 2017 | Inside…

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Press Release- CPA: Trump Designation of China as “Strategic Competitor” is a Positive Step

Washington ~ President Trump’s determination that China is a “strategic competitor” to the United States is a welcome change according to the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA). The designation came as the White House released its recent National Security Strategy (NSS) as mandated by statute. “CPA has long advanced the idea that strategic trade…

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US Agriculture Has Failed To Benefit From Korean Free Trade Agreement: Time For a New Approach

By Jeff Ferry, CPA Research Director  A major reason the US Congress and Obama administration approved the KORUS free trade agreement with South Korea in 2011 was the expected benefits to US agricultural exports.  Six years later, it’s now clear those benefits have not materialized. US agricultural exports to South Korea have fallen 9% since 2011,…

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With eye on China, North Carolina congressman pushes tougher deal scrutiny

Lawmakers are pushing to expand government scrutiny of foreign investment flowing into the United States amid concerns over what one congressman says is a “backdoor effort” by China to buy up military-related American tech firms.  [Guy Taylor | December 12, 2017 | Washington Times] “China has targeted the acquisition of sensitive American technology and data,” Rep.…

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