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(10 articles)Democrats Push to Reinstate $3.2B China Port Tax
Leading Democratic lawmakers are pressing the U.S. Trade Representative to reinstate a suspended port tax on Chinese-built container and bulk vessels, which would generate approximately $3.2 billion a
U.S. Manufacturing & Trade Policy: Navarro's Strategic Vision
The Council on Foreign Relations hosted a conversation with Peter Navarro addressing the intersection of U.S. trade policy and domestic manufacturing strategy. This discussion centers on how recent tr
Can US Trade Policy Build a Domestic Battery Supply Chain?
The article examines whether US trade policies can effectively establish an independent domestic battery supply chain, a critical question as the nation seeks to reduce dependence on foreign battery m
Navy Orders 15 Nuclear Battleships in $43.5B Domestic Shipbuilding Plan
The U.S. Navy released an ambitious 30-year fleet modernization plan that will reshape domestic shipbuilding capacity and supply chains. The initiative calls for ordering 15 new "Trump-class" nuclear-
Four Reshoring Freight Lanes Where Small Carriers Win
While U.S. manufacturing headlines tout a reshoring boom, the reality is more nuanced. Manufacturing construction spending (excluding semiconductors) grew only 2.3% in real terms through March 2026, a
US Cuts Steel, Aluminum Tariffs for North American Producers
The U.S. Commerce Department is introducing a significant tariff incentive structure aimed at reshoring metalworking capacity within North America. Companies producing steel and aluminum in the United
100% Pharma Tariffs: Supply Chain & Manufacturing Impact
A proposed 100% tariff regime on pharmaceutical imports represents a structural shift in U.S. trade policy with far-reaching consequences for the pharmaceutical supply chain. This development reflects
AbbVie Invests $1.4B in North Carolina Pharma Campus
AbbVie's $1.4 billion commitment to build a 185-acre manufacturing campus in North Carolina represents a significant structural investment in domestic pharmaceutical production capacity. This project
Trump's Tariff Relief Tied to U.S. Steel Onshoring Drives Supply Chain Reshaping
The Trump administration has formalized a conditional tariff relief program that offers Canadian and Mexican steel and aluminum producers reduced duties if they commit to shifting production capacity
U.S. Supply Chain Wins: What Competitive Advantage Looks Like
The Center for American Progress article examines what constitutes meaningful competitive advantage in U.S. supply chain strategy and industrial policy. Rather than focusing solely on traditional metr