Category: Free Trade
Club for Growth Condemns Plans to Expand Presidential Trade Authority
Today, Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement after reports that White House Trade Adviser Peter Navarro is pushing legislation to enhance the president’s power to unilaterally increase tariffs. News reports reveal that Representative Sean Duffy (R-WI) is planning to introduce such legislation called the United States Reciprocal Trade Act: “Not just no, but […]
McIntosh on CNBC’s Squawk Box: Is the Fed Getting It Wrong?
Mornings with Maria highlights McIntosh’s WSJ Op-Ed on USMCA and Tariffs
Wall Street Journal Op-Ed: No New Nafta Until Tariffs Have Been Lifted
No New Nafta Until Tariffs Have Been Lifted David McIntosh 12/10/2018 Read the full article on WSJ.com: https://www.wsj.com/articles/no-new-nafta-until-tariffs-have-been-lifted-1544395870 Economists across the political spectrum have cautioned President Trump against tariffs for the harms they inflict on the U.S. economy. That hasn’t stopped the president from imposing them on imports from allies and adversaries alike. Fortunately, with the […]
Club for Growth Stands By President Trump’s 0% – 0% free trade goal
Club for Growth stands by @realDonaldTrump‘s 0% – 0% free trade goal. Proposed Mexico #NAFTA 2.0 deal sadly raises barriers (rules of origin, wage requirements, etc). Good pro-growth trade deals LOWER barriers, not raise them.#FreeTrade — Club for Growth (@club4growth) August 28, 2018
CFG President David McIntosh talks Tariffs and Tax Reform on CNBC’s Power Hour
Club for Growth President David McIntosh appeared on CNBC’s Power Hour to discuss the negative impact tariffs have had on the economy and the dangers of President Trump continuing a trade war with China. He also discussed his excitement about some upcoming provisions in Tax Reform 2.0 that will provide for sustained and improved economic […]
Key Vote Alert – “YES” on Corker-Toomey Motion to Instruct on Minibus (HR 5895)
KEY VOTE ALERT “YES” on Corker-Toomey Motion to Instruct on Minibus (HR 5895) The Club for Growth supports the Corker-Toomey tariff bill (S. 3013) and will be key voting the motion to instruct related to the bill as part of consideration of the Minibus bill that is before the Senate (HR 5895). A vote is […]
Key Vote Alert – Sponsorship of Corker-Toomey Tariff Bill (S. 3013)
KEY VOTE ALERT Sponsorship of Corker-Toomey Tariff Bill (S. 3013) The Club for Growth supports the Corker-Toomey tariff bill (S. 3013) and will be key voting the sponsorship of the bill. While a vote on the proposal hasn’t been scheduled, the Club urges all Senators to sponsor it and vote YES if it is brought […]
Club for Growth: Tariffs Harm American Consumers
Today, Club for Growth President David McIntosh issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s imposition of tariffs on U.S. allies including Europe, Canada, and Mexico: “Tariffs, on our nation’s closest allies no less, will reverse the positive impact of President Trump’s historic tax cuts,” stated Club for Growth President David McIntosh. “Furthermore, history […]
Key Vote Alert – NDAA Amendments
KEY VOTE ALERT NDAA Amendments (HR 5515) The Club for Growth does not take a position on final passage of the National Defense Authorization Act of 2019. However, there are a few amendments that have a material influence on economic policy that the Club will score. These amendments will be voted on this week. The […]