U.S. ranchers oppose Trump’s plan to import more Argentine beef, experts doubt it will lower prices
The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association along with the Ranchers-Cattlemen Action Legal Fund United Stockgrowers of America and other farming groups – who are normally some of the president’s biggest supporters…
Tariff rollercoaster prompts Chinese exporters to ‘give up’ on US
Amid the chaos of erratic U.S. tariff announcements, Chinese exporters making everything from kitchen appliances to Halloween decorations have responded by selling more goods to buyers in Europe, Latin America,…
WIC Program Receives $300 Million in Funding from Tariff Revenues
Action: Last week, the Administration redirected $300 million in unspent tariff revenue from FY2025 to the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). WIC was at risk…
US Weighs Ban on Richard Li’s HKT as China Tensions Rise
The US is taking steps to block HKT, one of Hong Kong’s largest phone companies, from accessing domestic telecom networks, citing national security concerns. The FCC has called on HKT…
Global Economy Defies Trade War Headwinds, Shows Surprising Resilience
The world economy is exhibiting unexpected signs of resilience despite the escalating U.S. trade war, a sentiment echoed by Canadian Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne. Speaking from Washington on October 15,…
Ports Push Back on Trump’s Tariffs on Cargo Equipment
The American Association of Port Authorities is criticizing certain aspects of the Trump administration’s plans to curb China’s maritime dominance. In particular, the AAPA took aim at the US Trade…
U.S. Lumber Coalition Applauds President Trump Standing Up for U.S. Workers and U.S. Forestry Through Strong and Effective Trade Law Enforcement
“President Trump’s America First focus on strong and effective trade law enforcement is setting the stage for the U.S. lumber industry to continue its capacity growth, and with it securing…
Employee Retention Index Gains Signal Workers More Inclined to Remain in Their Roles
Q3 2025 marks the third consecutive increase for the Retention Index, indicating stronger workforce stability. The Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Retention Index for Q3 has gained 2.9 points to reach…
EU Considers Forced Tech Transfers for Chinese Investments
The European Union is considering forcing Chinese firms to hand over technology to European companies if they want to operate locally, in an aggressive new push to make the bloc’s…
Made in America: The Outlook for Critical Minerals
There is broad consensus among Western policymakers that China’s near monopoly on critical minerals represents an urgent strategic vulnerability for the United States and its allies. China processes over 90…