Tax & Trade
Trump 2.0 Trade Policies: Deep Dive
In recent years, the United States has increasingly utilized a variety of trade statutes to address concerns over national security, unfair trade practices, and surges in imports that may harm...
Additional Details on Major Trade Actions
On February 1, 2025, President Donald Trump issued executive orders imposing tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico in response to alleged illicit drug flows, organized crime, and illegal...
Trump Imposes Sweeping Tariffs: 25% on Canada and Mexico, 10% on Canadian Energy
February 1st, 2025, President Donald Trump imposed a 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, with an additional 10% tariff on imports from China. He specified that shipments of...
Trump Cabinet Confirmation Hearings: How it is Going So Far
The confirmation hearings for President Trump’s cabinet nominees have been a mix of political maneuvering, intense scrutiny, and strategic positioning. Read about the hearings from this week below. Scott Bessent...
USTR Initiates Section 301 Investigation into China’s Semiconductor Industry Policies
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has launched a Section 301 investigation into the People’s Republic of China (PRC) concerning its actions and policies aimed at dominating...
Government Interventions in US Port Strikes
For the past month, the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) has been threatening port strikes on the East and Gulf Coasts if an agreement is not reached with the United States...
Countdown to Coast-Wide Port Strikes
With the looming threat of a coast-wide strike by the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), the resilience and dedication of port workers are more crucial than ever. This Labor Day, it’s...
Harris Campaign Announces Their Economic Policy Platform
On Friday August 16th Vice President Harris unveiled her economic agenda in Raleigh North Carolina in her first major policy focused speech. The tenants of her plan are to go...
Republican Tax Teams Deep Dive
In April, the Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee Jason Smith (R-MO-08) and Tax Subcommittee Chairman Mike Kelly (PA-16) announced the formation of ten Committee Tax Teams. The...