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Trade
Katherine Tai Leaves Office Having Furthered a “Worker-Centered Trade Policy”
The outgoing USTR did her part to shape how the modern Democratic Party looks at trade.
Jan
16
2025
Oct
28
2024
Blog
Trade
Alexa, Define “Race to the Bottom”
Amazon, already awash with cheap imported items, is said to be copying the business model made popular by sites like Shein and Temu -- and made possible thanks to a trade loophole.
Oct
25
2024
Blog
Made in America
A Trick-or-Treat Favorite, Tootsie Rolls Have Been Made in America for 128 Years
Donβt be spooked! Be sure to stock up on Made in USA candy this Halloween.
Aug
21
2024
Blog
Made in America
Get to Know Expert Brand, the Made in USA Manufacturer Behind Your Favorite Workout Apparel
The Los Angeles-based company makes clothing for the U.S. military, labor unions, and hundreds of companies from gyms and yoga studios to sporting goods retailers and private label companies.
Aug
16
2024
Blog
Manufacturing Policy
The Inflation Reduction Act and Other Industrial Policy is Working
Don't believe the weird pushback that emerged this week. President Biden's industrial policy has spurred a whole lot of manufacturing construction growth -- but we need to maintain the momentum.
Jul
04
2024
Blog
usmca
The USMCA Has Strengthened the Domestic Auto Industry: USTR Report
But there's lots of room for improvement, its critics argue.
Jul
02
2024
Blog
movies
AAM at the Movies: The MoviePass Model Proves to be Fool’s Gold
A few years ago, venture capital subsidized the company’s moviegoers. Today, new unsustainable business models can be found in select manufacturing industries. The Alliance for American...
Jun
27
2024
Blog
movies
AAM at the Movies: The Fictitious Great Man of “Jumanji”
Just focus on the crazy jungle animals, not on the shoe factory in the film's background.
May
01
2024
Blog
Trade
Audits are Not Effective in Exposing Human Rights Abuses in China, Experts Testify
Many companies with a manufacturing presence in China use audits to check for rights violations. But China's government is adept at disguising its bad practices -- and if all else fails, is willing...
Mar
06
2024
Blog
Trade
New Coalition Aims to Close Trade Loophole Exploited by SHEIN and Temu
The Coalition to Close the De Minimis Loophole is calling on Congress and the Biden administration to end de minimis.