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Op-eds & Press Releases
op-ed
The Mistake that Changed History: Failed China policy reaches its 20th anniversary
September 23, 2020
Clinton's failed policy positioning China as world superpower This month marks 20 years since the U.S. Senate voted to approve “normalized” trade with China. It was a mistake that now threatens to help position China as the world’s superpower.
Press Release
CPA Praises House Passage of Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act
September 23, 2020
Bill would ban imports produced through forced labor Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today strongly praised House passage of the ‘Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act’ (H.R. 6210).The bill, which passed by an overwhelming 406-3 margin, would designate most goods produced in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region of...
Press Release
CPA Praises FTA Call for American-made Railcars
September 17, 2020
Supports Federal Transit Administration challenge to China railcar contract Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today praised a Federal Transit Administration (FTA) call for American-made railcars in purchases by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA). In a letter to WMATA General Manager Paul Wiedefeld, FTA Deputy Administrator K....
CPA Statement on China’s WTO Compliance
September 17, 2020
Each year, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) produces a report on China’s compliance with its World Trade Organization (WTO) commitments. Ahead of this year’s report, the Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) has submitted comments to the USTR. CPA’s letter focuses on China’s many broken promises, particularly...
Press Release
CPA Strongly Criticizes WTO Decision on U.S. Section 301 Tariffs
September 15, 2020
Ruling is latest evidence of failed global governance Washington. The Coalition for a Prosperous America (CPA) today condemned a World Trade Organization (WTO) ruling against U.S. tariffs on imports from China. The tariffs, imposed in March 2018 under Section 301 of U.S. trade law, addressed China’s longstanding practices of forced...
CPA Videos
CPA's Take on the News
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WTO Finds Some U.S. Tariffs on China Violate Trade Rules
September 16, 2020CPA's Take: The WTO just pounded more nails into its own coffin. CPA is quoted in this article. U.S. disputes finding, has long called World Trade Organization provisions inadequate
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Trump raises prospect of ‘decoupling’ US economy from China
September 08, 2020CPA’s Take: Good to see POTUS start to talk about decoupling from China. Ending federal contracts with companies who offshore is an important idea. President vows to end reliance on Beijing as he ratchets up anti-China rhetoric in re-election camp...
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Who will be the Biden trade czar if he wins in November?
September 08, 2020CPA's Take: The first two people mentioned as Biden trade advisors, Jennifer Hillman and Miriam Sapiro, are pro-globalists that don’t care where things are made. WASHINGTON/WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 8 (Reuters) - Democratic presidential nominee Joe...
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U.S. May Ban Cotton From Xinjiang Region of China Over Rights Concerns
September 08, 2020CPA's Take: This move is necessary. The Chinese Communist Party should not profit from the slave labor in the Uighur concentration camps. The potential move, which could come as soon as Tuesday, comes amid reports of the use of forced labor in Xin...
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Federal Agencies Outline Plan to Help Farmers of Seasonal and Perishable Fruits and Vegetables
September 02, 2020CPA's Take: This is excellent. Finally, import competition is being accepted in agriculture as harmful to domestic producers. Washington, DC -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Comm...