Trade

Aug 21 2019
Blog

What Happened When a Chinese Glassmaker Opened a New Factory in an Old GM Plant

Beth and Jeff talk “American Factory,” which examines a plethora of manufacturing issues.
Aug 14 2019
Blog Trade

Don’t Worry, Everybody. Huawei is Totally Cool. Nothing to See Here.

Huawei helped African governments spy on political opponents? We’re sure it’s fine.
Aug 13 2019
Blog

Majority of Americans Have An Unfavorable Opinion of China, Pew Study Finds

Americans are particularly worried about China's growing military strength.
Aug 06 2019
Blog Trade

What is Currency Manipulation? Why is Trump Saying China Does It? Why Does This Matter?

An explainer.
Aug 05 2019
Blog Trade

Treasury Department Names China a Currency Manipulator After the Chinese Yuan Drops

Looks like both sides are digging in for a long trade fight.
Aug 01 2019
Blog

Biden’s Record Was in the Spotlight During the Second Democratic Debate, Including on Trade

Biden now says he'd renegotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Jul 31 2019
Blog

The Dems Take the Motor City for Round One of the Debates, and Trade Comes Up

Unlike the first two debates, this one was different.
Jul 29 2019
Blog

Detroit Provides the Right Backdrop for 2020 Democratic Candidates to Talk Manufacturing

We have a few ideas for what moderators should ask the candidates during this week's debates.
Jul 23 2019
Blog

New Legislation Aims to Revive America’s Shockingly Small Shipbuilding Industry

America is painstakingly behind the rest of the world when it comes to making ships. It's a problem.
Jul 01 2019
Blog

Why Trump’s Reversal on Huawei is a Bad Deal

Did The Donald just trade our national security for a hill of beans?