Trade

Nov 04 2014
Blog

It’s a Record! Monthly Trade Deficit with China Hits All-Time High

President Obama heads to China next week. Will the trade deficit be on his agenda? | Photo by Pete Souza, The White House Ladies and gentlemen, we interrupt your normal midterm Election Day...
Nov 04 2014
Press Release Trade

Highest Monthly Trade Deficit with China on Record: AAM Statement

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Commerce released the latest monthly U.S. trade figures this morning. The overall monthly U.S. international goods and services trade deficit widened...
Oct 23 2014
Blog

A Paper Mill’s Closing Hits Home for This AAM Staffer

The Bucksport Paper Mill is scheduled to permanently cease operations on Dec. 1, 2014.
Oct 22 2014
Blog

Candidate Watch: Rocky Mountain Job Breakdown

Voters want to talk about job creation and the economy. So why isn't that happening in Colorado?
Oct 17 2014
Blog

Candidate Watch: Will Shaheen or Brown Fight Better for New Hampshire Manufacturing?

Photos courtesy Ryan Szepan and David L via Flickr In his bid to rejoin the world’s greatest deliberative body, former Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) — now running in New Hampshire —...
Oct 16 2014
Blog

A Deep Dive into the Frustrating Half Thoughts in Treasury’s Currency Reports

Treasury demonstrates some impressive verbal jiu jitsu to avoid the "M" word.
Oct 15 2014
Press Release Trade

Treasury Bats Zero for 12 at the Currency Plate: AAM Statement

Exchange Rate Report acknowledges undervalued yuan, but won't call China a manipulator. Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Treasury released its semi-annual Report to Congress...
Oct 14 2014
Blog

Don’t Hold Your Breath for a Tough Talking Exchange Rate Report

Currency manipulators beware: The White House wants more 'market-determined' exchange rates.
Oct 08 2014
Blog

Will the Treasury Department [Finally] Name China as a Currency Manipulator?

Treasury Secretary Jack Lew | Photo courtesy U.S. Treasury Department via Flickr Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) President Scott Paul wrote to Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on Wednesday to...
Oct 08 2014
Press Release Trade

It’s Time for Action on China’s Exchange Rate: AAM Statement

It’s Time for Action on China’s Exchange Rate Will Treasury name China a currency manipulator in its forthcoming report? Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Treasury is due to...