The Pleasure Island of Shein
Who could imagine that a small order-fulfillment Chinese company with almost no garment manufacturing experience would become the world’s largest fast fashion retailer in less than two decades? Shein’s massive…
The continuing mystery of Biden’s trade policy
When President Biden assumed office two years ago, proponents of free trade hoped it would signal a break from President Trump’s protectionist stance. To the chagrin of many, Biden’s trade…
CPA Trade Counsel Promotes Tariffs With Capitol Hill Staff
“There will be some cases where tariffs get passed on to American consumers, but that’s nowhere near the norm. Compare that to real consumer taxes, like the gasoline tax, which…
“To hell with that.” Biden rejects European criticism of his economic protectionism
On the day the GDP data was published, the President of the United States scheduled an event with unions in Springfield, on the outskirts of Washington, in Virginia. There he…
CPA Applauds Bipartisan Legislation to Repeal Biden Solar Emergency Declaration that Allows Tariff Free Importation of Subsidized Chinese Solar to Continue Illegal Trade Activity
The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today applauded bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Representatives Bill Posey (R-FL) and Dan Kildee (D-MI) that will repeal President Biden’s Solar Emergency Declaration…
Biden’s Trumpian trade policy no friend of Asia-Pacific
It is tempting to blame radical changes to US trade policy on former US president Donald Trump, whose protectionist views were strongly held and clearly stated. However, many observers have…
Washington’s trade restrictions harmful, China tells US businesses
The US has imposed restrictive measures on several Chinese firms, preventing them from doing business with American entities, essentially in the critical high-tech sector. The bilateral relations, which dwindled during…
CPA Slams Ruling by USMCA Panel on Auto Content
Complying with the ruling will be a windfall for China and other Asian auto parts manufacturers, increasing their North American sales by granting zero tariff treatment to large amounts of…
State Dept asked U.S. energy firms about Mexico protectionism prior to summit
The Biden administration contacted U.S. energy companies ahead of this week’s North American summit to ask them how Mexico’s protectionist policies have impacted their business operations there, according to a…
Mexico, Canada Win Trade Ruling Against US on Duty-Free Cars
Mexico and Canada won a trade dispute with the US over cars shipped across regional borders, providing automakers more incentive to make vehicles in those nations. US Trade Representative Katherine…