Attacks on Americas Act Reveals Opponents of WTO Tariff Reform Have No Solutions
CPA has championed the need for the United States to free itself from the Literally America Last shackles of WTO tariff commitments. Most are unaware
Senate Finance’s Subcommittee on Trade Takes One-Sided Approach to De Minimis Import Rule
The U.S. Senate Finance Subcommittee for International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness took a one-sided view on the de minimis exemption in a hearing on Tuesday, rejecting anything but technocratic changes to the global duty-free rule for small packages priced under $800.
CPA Welcomes DHS Adding 26 Chinese Textile Companies to UFLPA Entity List
We welcome the recent action by DHS to place 26 more Chinese textile companies on the UFLPA Entity List. However, more needs to be done to ensure that Chinese forced labor imports are not skirting the enforcement of U.S. law.
Members of Coalition To Close The De Minimis Loophole Provide Evidence Demonstrating the Significant Role De Minimis Plays in Illicit Fentanyl Trafficking
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Members of the Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole, representing diverse American voices and millions of people committed to fix the
Katherine Tai Chastised By Farm State Senators Over Market Access, Free Trade Deals
USTR Katherine Tai was repeatedly taken to task by farm state senators in Wednesday’s Senate Finance Committee hearing for what they see as lackluster attempts at opening markets for U.S. agriculture exports.
Republicans Block Democrats’ Policy of Denying De Minimis Treatment for Chinese Merchandise
In 2022, during the last Congress, House Democrats passed the Import Security and Fairness Act, which would deny de minimis treatment for all Chinese merchandise.
CPA Statement on House Ways and Means Committee Action on Trade Bills
At a time when China continues its attempts to decimate American manufacturers and workers through predatory trade activity, Chairman Jason Smith’s leadership on trade issues has been a welcome improvement over previous chairs that have rubber stamped failed free trade programs.
Katherine Tai Gets an Earful from Ways & Means on Mexico, De Minimis, GSP Renewal, Agriculture Deficits, and Generic Drug Imports.
USTR Katherine Tai sat for a two hours-plus hearing with the House Ways and Means Committee on Tuesday to discuss trade matters and was met early on by some staunch criticism.
The U.S. Senate Is Producing Terrific Tariff Bills; Will Leadership Notice?
The 118th Congress (2023-2024) is easily the best Congress we’ve had in the 21st century when it comes to tariff policy. U.S. Senators in particular are introducing new tariff bills for different products and industries.
Year Begins With 5.4% Rise In Trade Deficit to $67 Billion
January 2024 posted a 5.4% gain in the monthly goods and services deficit, rising to $67.4 billion, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported today.
