#How ‘nearshoring’ can revolutionize U.S.-China commerce

#How ‘nearshoring’ can revolutionize U.S.-China commerce

In the aftermath of the global pandemic and in light of increasing tensions in between the U.S. and China, “nearshoring” has emerged as a major issue in global production and distribution. Americans suffered from shortages of personal protection equipment and other critical supplies throughout the pandemic. These shortages came about not only due to production…

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#Democrats signal growing frustration with globalization

#Democrats signal growing frustration with globalization

Democrats are sounding increasingly fed up with free trade agreements and some of the basic tenets of globalization that have defined the last several decades of U.S. trade policy, echoing some of the “America First” sentiments that put former President Trump at odds with the economic orthodoxies of his own party and a longstanding policy…

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#McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind

#McConnell lets an indicted Trump twist in the wind

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky.) and his top deputies stayed silent Tuesday as former President Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts, signaling how far they have diverged from their former ally. Many Republican senators blame Trump for the loss of the Senate majority and the disappointing performance of Senate Republicans last year….

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#Meet the women at the helm of a home improvement hub

#Meet the women at the helm of a home improvement hub

“Meet the women at the helm of a home improvement hub” Who’s in charge? She is. At Matriarchy Build — a platform for learning home improvement and DIY skills from female plumbers, general contractors, electricians and other trades — women are always at the helm. On the site, users search and connect with professional tradespeople…

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#Biden slammed for pushing to lift tariffs on China

#Biden slammed for pushing to lift tariffs on China

“Biden slammed for pushing to lift tariffs on China” President Biden’s plan to lift tariffs on China will do little to ease record levels of inflation while giving Beijing the upper hand in its trade relationship with the United States, according to analysts. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Sunday that Biden has asked his team…

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