Tidal Wave Of Imports Threatens Future Of U.S. Solar Manufacturing
U.S. Customs data shows that solar module imports in the first seven months this year were up 179% over the same period last year. The U.S. government must consider more…
As Europe seeks to ‘de-risk’ from China, it only has itself to blame for falling behind
According to the Australian Strategic Policy Institute’s critical technology tracker, China is a world leader in 37 of 44 critical technologies that underpin competitiveness in the industries of the future….
Congress Can Help America Fix Its Failed China Policy
Clinton assured Congress that China would “open its markets.” American companies could “sell and distribute products in China … without being forced to relocate manufacturing to China.” Best of all,…
Scott Says China is a ‘Bully You Do Not Appease’
“When you watch China, you do not have a real conversation with them. Everything they tell you is a complete lie. They never follow through on anything, whether it is…
Ways & Means Republicans Not Willing To “Rubber Stamp” GSP Trade Program
“Our trade policy should support American jobs at any opportunity. Should we change the rule so that GSP countries increase their rule of origin threshold, which is now only 35%?”…
Europe joins US in prepping for China trade war
If Europe does indeed follow America in becoming more protectionist, it will do so for similar reasons – a fear that Chinese competition is undermining Europe’s industrial base and with…
Trina Solar To Set Up US Plant To Hedge Against Tariff Risks
Trina Solar, which has come off a record H1 in revenues and profits, has decided to spend $200 million on a solar plant in Texas. The move comes even as…
Model Shows That Universal 10% Tariff Would Improve Incomes, Output And Jobs
Our simulation finds that the tariff change would increase economic growth and create opportunity for Americans through increasing incomes and job creation. Under the proposal, real household incomes would increase…
USITC Report Shows Tariffs Boosted U.S. Production
The USITC March 2023 report showed that the Section 301 and 232 tariffs boosted production in all twelve of the industries studied. The report shows that price increases in the…
Europe Shakes Up EV Market With Clash Over Chinese Imports
The US tariff on EVs coming from China completely wipes out the 20% to 25% cost advantage China has because of lower labor costs, local suppliers and vertical integration. In…