New York · United StatesAnalysis of US policy where it changes the operating environment for business: trade, competition, technology regulation, industrial policy, taxation and federal rule-making.
Federal Reserve minutes from July 28-29 show officials weighing solid US activity, higher oil prices and persistent inflation while keeping policy restrictive.
The US trade deficit narrowed to $73.3 billion in June 2026 as imports fell 1.8% and exports declined 0.9%, according to BEA and Census data.
New US Section 301 actions on forced-labor enforcement across 60 economies increase compliance and sourcing risk for American importers and manufacturers.