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Oct 19 2022
Blog Trade

Big Corporations Want to Hide Trade Data Used to Trace Goods Made with Forced Labor

The Associated Press reports that an official committee of big-name businesses are quietly pushing for data on ocean freight to become confidential, making it harder to track abuse.
Sep 30 2016
Blog Trade

China’s Aluminum Overcapacity Examined by ITC

U.S. industry association head: "Chinese producers are not responding rationally to market signals."
Jul 12 2017
Blog Workforce

Companies Love to Complain About the Skills Gap. But They Aren’t Doing Much About It.

A new study finds that only 1 in 3 organizations have a process to address the gap.
Feb 09 2017
Blog

California Aims to Buy Clean — and it Starts with Buying American-Made

Sourcing steel, aluminum, & other industrial products from the U.S. can help lower carbon emissions.
Apr 07 2016
Blog Trade

It’s Not Just Steel. Aluminum Makers Also Are Reeling Because of China’s Overcapacity.

But there’s (finally) some good news — the International Trade Commission is going to investigate.
Mar 02 2017
Blog Buy America

Steel Organizations to Trump: Steel is Only Made in America if it’s Melted in America

Ten organizations urge the White House & Congress to maintain a key Buy America standard.
Sep 06 2022
Blog Trade

Biden Administration Will Keep Tariffs on Chinese Imports, At Least For Now

The U.S. Trade Representative will continue to review the tariffs, but they'll stay on the books during the investigation.
Feb 24 2023
Business

Mountain Mindful

Mountain Mindful sells apparel, furnishings and self-care products primarily made from organic, reclaimed or recycled material. Its goods are stylish and sustainable, but Mountain Mindful’s social...
Jul 25 2012
Press Release

New Report: U.S. Too Dependent on Foreign Suppliers in Crises

Revitalizing American Manufacturing called “Urgent National Priority.” New report by former Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge and former Assistant Secretary for Homeland Security...
Dec 19 2018
Blog

A Reminder of the Disturbing Consequences of Offshoring

Why buying American-made products is essential to being an ethical consumer.