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April 2, 2026|Blogs

“Made in USA” Claims Need Better Data, Not More Liability

While false “Made in USA” claims are a real problem, the solution is not holding online marketplaces liable but strengthening data infrastructure and verification systems that enable regulators, consumers, and AI tools to more effectively identify and enforce legitimate claims.

April 1, 2026|Testimonies & Filings

Comments to the FCC Regarding Satellite Market Access Reciprocity

The Commission should modernize its satellite market access framework by applying the ECO-SAT reciprocity test to all foreign-licensed satellite systems seeking U.S. market access, regardless of WTO membership status.

April 1, 2026|Reports & Briefings

Reforming Canada Post for a Lower-Volume Era

Canada Post’s cost structure no longer scales in a low-volume world. Labour flexibility, automation, work sharing, retail consolidation, and parcel growth are necessary to reduce the cost of reaching every address while preserving universal service.

March 30, 2026|Reports & Briefings

Mobilizing for Techno-Economic War, Part 2: Slowing China’s Advance

Boosting U.S. competitiveness in national power industries is necessary, but not sufficient to avoid losing to China. America also must take measures to slow the PRC’s progress toward global dominance. This report provides more than 100 actionable recommendations for the administration and Congress. Western allies should take many of the same steps.

March 30, 2026|Blogs

States Should Learn from China on Sidewalk Delivery Robots

China has surged ahead of the United States in adopting sidewalk delivery robots due to more proactive and coordinated policy experimentation, offering lessons for U.S. policymakers on how real-world pilots and clearer regulatory frameworks can accelerate deployment of autonomous delivery technology.

March 30, 2026|Blogs

Health Care Is Getting a Cybersecurity Upgrade—Other Sectors Should Too

Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure—particularly health care—are escalating, and Congress should pass the Health Care Cybersecurity and Resiliency Act and expand similar sector-specific cybersecurity programs across all critical infrastructure sectors to provide tailored funding, guidance, and support.

March 30, 2026|Blogs

Fact of the Week: The OECD Has Increased 2026 Inflation Projections for the G20 by 1.2 Percentage Points Due to the Conflict in the Middle East

The conflict in the Middle East, which has blocked shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and led to the destruction of energy infrastructure throughout the region, has increased the cost of commodities such as oil, gas, and fertilizer. This price shock has affected the entire world, raising the cost of food, energy, and transportation.

March 30, 2026|Blogs

WTO’s MC14 Let the E-Commerce Moratorium Expire, Showing Why the United States Needs Strategic Trade

MC14 exposed the WTO’s deepening dysfunction on digital trade and reform, underscoring why the United States needs a more strategic approach to global trade.

March 27, 2026|Blogs

Will AI Really Eliminate Entry-Level Jobs?

AI isn’t about to wipe out entry-level jobs. The data says otherwise, history contradicts it, and productivity gains will create new opportunities.

March 26, 2026|Blogs

The Administration Is Using Section 301 to Fight Unfair Trade Practices in Manufacturing: It Should Do the Same for Digital Protectionism

The Trump administration has launched sweeping Section 301 investigations into foreign manufacturing overcapacity, but discriminatory digital regulations pose an equally serious threat to U.S. commerce and warrant the same enforcement response.

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