Trade

Apr 28 2021
Blog Trade

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Warns U.S. Must “Keep Our Eye on the Ball”

Testifying before a Senate subcommittee, Tai says that the U.S. risks losing critical industries, especially given unfair trade practices by China's government.
Apr 23 2021
Blog Trade

ICYMI: A Bill in the Senate to Tighten Trade Enforcement Rules

Effort seeks to do away with legal "whack-a-mole" in trade disputes.
Mar 17 2021
Press Release Trade

Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative

Washington, D.C. – The Senate on Wednesday voted 98-0 to officially confirm Katherine Tai as the new U.S. Trade Representative.   Alliance for American Manufacturing President Scott...
Mar 09 2021
Blog Trade

Report Finds Chinese Government Responsible for Uyghur Genocide

Not just complicit, but responsible.
Mar 03 2021
Blog Trade

The Biden Administration Releases its Trade Policy Agenda

Meanwhile, another cabinet secretary with a big role to play in economic policy is confirmed.
Feb 25 2021
Blog Trade

USTR Nominee Katherine Tai Says She Wants to Make Sure Trade “Works for Our Workers”

A veteran of D.C. policy circles, Tai is expected to be confirmed as USTR.
Feb 19 2021
Blog Trade

Congress is Considering a Xinjiang Import Ban Again

This time, there's the State Department's genocide label to consider.
Feb 17 2021
Blog

China Mulls Export Rules for Rare Earth Elements

The Biden administration, meanwhile, orders a review of critical domestic manufacturing industries.
Feb 08 2021
Blog Trade

WTO is Finally Poised to Confirm a New Director-General. It’s the Easiest Problem to Solve.

The Biden administration announced it is officially backing Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, clearing a path for her confirmation. She’s got a lot of work to do.
Jan 12 2021
Blog

New Report: China’s Solar Companies Use Forced Labor

Researchers at Horizon Advisory found forced labor in Xinjiang is likely being utilized by China's polysilicon industry and related supply chain.