Breaking Issues Archive
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Don’t Let Pending Trade Deals Become Yet Another Corporate Power Grab
The Trump administration claims over 75 foreign governments have reached out to it seeking trade deals aimed at lowering tariffs. The provisions in any new trade deals matter! Whether […] -
Congressional Democrats Spell Out Fixes Needed to North American Trade Deal
Fifty-eight House Democrats, led by fair trade champion Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, have sent a letter to President Donald Trump and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spelling out changes needed for […] -
How Tariffs Can Be Used to Support Good-Paying Jobs
Tariffs are a proven tool for supporting quality jobs in the U.S. and for tackling unfair trade practices abroad — but only when applied strategically. Here are some key […] -
Changes Needed for USMCA Review to Deliver Promised Benefits to Working Families
At the time of the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement’s (USMCA’s) establishment, President Trump told the nation that the pact would bring “jobs pouring into the United States,” be “an especially great victory […] -
Biden Tariffs Another Positive Step for Jobs and the Environment
In response to the Biden administration’s announcement that it is raising tariffs on a variety of Chinese products, including electric vehicles (EVs), advanced batteries and solar cells, Citizens Trade Campaign’s Executive […] -
USTR Tai Praised for Defending Privacy, Workers & Civil Rights in “Digital Trade” Negotiations
Civil society groups across a range of sectors sent a letter to President Biden praising U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Katherine Tai for withdrawing U.S. support for Trump-era “digital trade” proposals that would […]