InternationalCommentary
The Brexit Blame Game
Seven years ago, on June 23, 2016, the British people voted to leave the European Union. That departure didn’t happen until early 2020, and even… Read More
InternationalCommentary
In UK Relations, Biden Administration Substitutes ‘Declarations’ for Action
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak—the U.K.’s third prime minister in the past year—visited the White House on Thursday in his first official trip to the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
The American-Swiss Partnership: Shared Values, Strong Ties on Economic and Strategic Issues
The United States and Switzerland have long been described as “Sister Republics”—a term that symbolizes their deep and abiding partnership. Sharing common democratic values, the… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Virginia Governor Elevates State’s Economic Partnership With Taiwan
“Together, we will continue to build a deep and lasting partnership.” That was the unmistakable, powerful message Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin conveyed Monday to President… Read More
PoliticsNews
GOP Ill-Equipped to Combat Cultural Marxism, Sen. Josh Hawley Warns
The Republican Party is not ready to face the challenge of the “great awokening” and a cultural Marxist revolution, Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday. “The… Read More
PoliticsNews
Bill Aims to Prevent Exports of Specific Intellectual Property, Technology to China
Rep. Mark Green on Thursday reintroduced legislation relating to “U.S. exports of certain technology and intellectual property” to China. “It’s no secret the Chinese Communist… Read More
SecurityCommentary
Heritage Report Addresses How America Wins New Cold War With China
While appearing at a recent congressional hearing on China, former deputy national security adviser Matt Pottinger testified to what many in our political class have… Read More
SecurityCommentary
A Greater Paraguay-Taiwan Relationship Matters to America in Holding Back China
“Nowadays our countries are much more than friends; they are partners and strategic allies that share values and the same vision to create a peaceful,… Read More
Economy Analysis
What Is the Root Cause of Our Supply Chain Problems?
Americans across the nation are feeling the effects of an unprecedented supply chain crisis. Prices for everyday essentials like milk and gas have skyrocketed and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
How China’s Economic Freedom Deficit Distorts Markets Beyond Its Borders
In an attempt to lay out the Biden administration’s approach to charting the course of the U.S.-China economic relationship, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai underscored… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Lack of American Trade Leadership Would Leave US-Australia-UK Partnership Incomplete
The recently unveiled U.S.-Australia-U.K. trilateral security partnership is intended to deepen the security ties between the three longtime allies. The new partnership has been marketed… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Tariffs Are Never a Good Idea. Those on Aluminum Are Especially Bad.
Aluminum prices are up 59% from a year ago, and America’s 10% tariffs on the metal are not relieving any headaches at beer and non-alcoholic… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why US-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement in Interest of Both Nations
The case for prioritizing a U.S.-Taiwan free trade agreement remains strong. Consider a recent letter to envoy Bi-khim Hsiao, the top official representing Taiwan in… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Free Trade and Clean Energy Go Together
“Clean energy” has become a shorthand term for the broad policy debate on how to achieve environmentally safe economic growth and enhance America’s energy security…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Congress Should Fund Stronger Efforts to Block Imports Made With Forced Labor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection has issued 13 withhold release orders against imports from China since 2018 to stop goods produced with forced labor from… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Time to Revitalize Pursuit of US-Kenya Free Trade Agreement
In a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, seven Republican senators have underscored the importance of resuming the negotiation of a bilateral U.S.-Kenya trade… Read More
EconomyNews
Most States Appeal Antitrust Case Against Facebook
State and territorial attorneys general are appealing a federal judge’s dismissal of their antitrust complaint against Facebook. The complaint, filed Wednesday by 48 state and… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Support for 3 Seas Initiative Is Smart, Strategic
Bulgaria on July 8 and 9 will host the fourth business forum of the Three Seas Initiative, commonly referred to internationally as “the 3SI.” This… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate China Bill Cuts Tariffs, Increases Regulations
Earlier this month, the Senate approved the 2021 United States Innovation and Competition Act, which includes a significant trade amendment called the Trade Act of… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Relationship With Vietnam Blossoms as Former Foe Opens Up Economically
It’s been almost half a century since the end of the Vietnam War, and the relationship between the United States and Vietnam, particularly in terms… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Why This Dispute in South China Sea Matters to America
Tensions between China and the Philippines are rising in the South China Sea. How this conflict plays out will have long-lasting effects on the power… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Do Steel and Aluminum From Europe Still Threaten US National Security?
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis announced a deal May 17 that many are calling a “cease-fire” on… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Tariffs on Canadian Softwood Lumber Hitting US Homebuyers Hard
Lumber prices have gone through the roof over the past year—up 370%. The lumber needed to build a new home now costs nearly $36,000 more… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Time to Act on a Trade Deal With Taiwan
In a recent joint letter to U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., chairman of the Senate Finance subcommittee on international trade, customs,… Read More
EconomyCommentary
3 Ways to Improve Trade Freedom During World Trade Month
Since 1948, the U.S. annually has celebrated World Trade Month and World Trade Week in May. In 1988, President Ronald Reagan described World Trade Week… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why Advancing Trade Freedom Is Key to Cleaner Environment
At last week’s climate summit, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai underscored that “trade policy can be a powerful tool to create incentives for positive competition” as countries… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Biden Administration Should Say No to New Trade Deals With China
In her first media interview since being confirmed United States trade representative, Katherine Tai said last week she is in no rush to lift tariffs… Read More
EconomyCommentary
‘Fertilizer Taxes’ Will Hurt Farmers and Likely Drive Up Food Prices
If the existing trade disputes with China were not bad enough for American farmers, now another trade action could hurt them. It will also likely… Read More
EconomyCommentary
It’s Time to Get Serious About Reforming World Trade Organization
“No negotiator walks away from leverage, right? … Every good negotiator retains his or her leverage to use it.” That’s what recently installed U.S. Trade… Read More
InternationalCommentary
US Should Encourage Albania’s Transition to Free Market Economy
March 15 marked the 30th anniversary of the reestablishment of ties between the United States and Albania. Commemorating the occasion, U.S. Ambassador Yuri Kim noted… Read More
