Trade archive - The Capitol Forum

Experts Say Cuts to International Labor Oversight Undermine USMCA, Competitiveness of U.S. Small Businesses and Workers, Highlighting Main Street’s Frustration with Trump Agenda

Throughout the 2024 presidential campaign and first few months in office, President Donald Trump and his cabinet touted their ability to protect workers and small business. No longer is the priority to champion big business, they said. Trump’s policies would instead boost American workers and home-grown companies—part of the broader America First campaign.

May 01, 2025 Read Now >

USMCA ‘Tariff-Shift’ Provisions Offer ‘Massive’ Incentive for Plastics Manufacturers to Route Supply Chains Through Mexico Rather than Rebuild Manufacturing Capacity in U.S.

A provision in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), a free trade agreement negotiated by the first Trump administration, could enable Chinese plastics manufacturers to reduce their tariff burden, according to lawyers, supply chain experts, and an industry executive....

Apr 30, 2025 Read Now >
President Trump’s Tariffs Could Cause Companies to Lower Ad Spend as Brands Look to Reduce Costs

Companies that are dependent on ad spend may see revenue drops as advertising budgets shrink due to President Trump’s tariffs, an escalating trade war with China, and lingering market uncertainty, a Capitol Forum investigation has...

Apr 14, 2025 Read Now >
Trump Tariff War Could Sink Hopes for Fannie, Freddie Privatization

Trade war market turmoil may doom efforts to sell off government-sponsored entities Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, as deep-pocketed private investors feel the effect of the market rout and political support for further disruption to the mortgage market...

Apr 11, 2025 Read Now >