By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

The University of Kentucky health plan banned an imported drug this week coming from India and Portugal. They've highlighted problems our members think need attention at the Food & Drug Administration. We believe the answers can be found right here at home.

RSVP below for the CPA Buy America Committee conference call. This committee focuses upon increasing purchases of USA made products by the federal government, companies, and consumers. Read the goals and mission of this committee here. 

When | Thursday, October 22, 2020 |3:00 pm Eastern Time. VIEW THE AGENDA

Committee Chairs | Greg Owens, Sherill Manufacturing and Jim Stuber, Alltham P.B.C

How to Join |  Computer:meet.google.com/fen-rhyh-hrh

Conference call etiquette: If this is your first time joining, please introduce yourself to the group. Please keep your phone/computer microphone muted while others are presenting.

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

Is the sugar substitute stevia being harvested and produced through forced labor in China? Homeland thinks so. And Customs & Border Protection agrees.

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

Peter Navarro spoke with the Hudson Institute's Michael Pillsbury and said economic nationalism is the only way to protect American manufacturing from China. He's also listed what he calls China's "Seven Deadly Sins".

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

If you want to do business with the Department of Defense and NASA, for example, you will now have to make sure there's not a hint of Chinese telecommunications equipment and video surveillance equipment anywhere in your building, or used by your vendors. 

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

Latest move to protect US solar manufacturers irks the Made in China importers who have vowed to fight it.

By CPA Staff

Despite rumors of getting tougher on China listings on the US stock exchanges, more are on the way. One of China's largest financial service platforms, Lufax, is expected to list later this month.

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

The House Republicans released their China Task Force report. Here's what we liked about it.

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analayst

First reported by subscriber service World Trade Online, the US government wants to make labor rights an increasing part of good trade relations. But will the Davos crowd pay attention?

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

The Bureau of Economic Analysis released its monthly trade figures on Tuesday, showing a declining trade deficit with China, and some other key trading partners over the course of the year.

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

The Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy recently published a quick look at some of the ways the government has tried protecting US manufacturing jobs. 

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

A Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Thursday highlighted the ways the Department of Defense is taking on China. 

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

A handful of law firms are suing Robert Lighthizer and the US government for China tariffs. One advises Customs & Border Protection. The other is DC's biggest lobbying firm, and working on ZTE lawsuits.

Report on the House Ways & Means Committee's Trade Subcommittee Hearing on September 17, 2020.

by Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

By Kenneth Rapoza, CPA Industry Analyst

The Customs and Border Protection Agency has been alerted and is taking action against loopholes in the China Section 301 tariffs found in low value e-commerce.