Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber
This Earth Day, let’s focus on global recovery — not special interests
Earth Day 2020 will be remembered not for glitzy events or protests surrounding the cause of climate change, but for a global economy that...
Op-Ed: NEPA needs its State of the Union moment
At the State of the Union address this evening, President Trump will have no shortage of pressing domestic and international issues to mention. From...
Solve Exemption Problem By Ending Tariffs
The best policy at this point isn’t to grant exclusions but to get rid of these unnecessary and burdensome taxes.
ACCF Applauds Passage of SECURE Act as Part of 2020 Spending Bill
WASHINGTON, DC – The American Council for Capital Formation (ACCF) praised lawmakers today for their bipartisanship in including the Setting Every Community Up for...
The U.S. Ratification of USMCA: Reading the Tea Leaves
There is no question about the importance of the North American trade pact to the economies of the three parties, as outlined by a recent ACCF report. Unfortunately, the pact’s economic merits have not been enough to motivate a speedy ratification by the U.S. This short report looks at the issues raised by the Democrats as a stumbling block for ratification and other concerns about the future of USMCA emerging due to the uncertainty created by Chinese trade war.
A Retroactive Tax Hike is Bad Tax Policy
American taxpayers should understandably be able to rely on the tax code to make sound business decisions to be successful now and in the future and not wonder if their elected officials are going to pull the rug out from under them and possibly even claw back money that is rightfully theirs.
Voters want to tackle climate change — but not at expense of kitchen table...
People are concerned about climate change but have other more pressing issues on their mind as the election heats up. When climate change is the focus, they do not want to pay more, nor do they trust politicians to tackle the issue.
Approve U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal. It’s a win for Florida farmers, manufacturers
It is critical that government leaders put aside petty squabbles and come together to push the USMCA over the finish line. Doing so will give a massive boost to Florida’s economy, increasing revenues and expanding markets for manufacturers and farmers alike. Florida’s lawmakers must pass the USMCA this year so that the state’s businesses can continue to compete and thrive in the global market.
How the USMCA Benefits Ohio
Ohio’s experience with NAFTA exemplifies how deeper and stronger ties with its neighbors have been a win-win proposition. The adjustments included in the USMCA will bring more balance to North American trade and create a variety of long-term benefits to communities across Ohio.
ACCF Comment Letter to USTR on China tariffs
Dr. Pinar Cebi Wilber addresses the U.S. Trade Representative’s planned Section 301 tariffs on China’s imports to the United States.
Your View: How new trade agreement would help Pennsylvania’s economy
The USMCA does not repudiate the gains of NAFTA but instead aims to build on them, leveling the playing field, correcting imbalances, and bringing new opportunities to people in all three countries, specifically in Pennsylvania. The state’s lawmakers need to prioritize ratifying the deal this year.
25 years of prosperity should help lawmakers decide on USMCA
Who would have guessed as short as three years ago that trade policy would dominate American and world politics? The champion for global trade...
NAFTA/USMCA: Past, Present And Future
A new ACCF report outlines the case for USMCA ratification while cautioning against NAFTA termination
Playing the Green New Deal numbers game
As a job creator, the GND has already created a boom - in economic modeling. Since its introduction, economists from every corner have produced figures on the cost of the GND, such as the $7 trillion price tag cited by many.
Trump is copying the failed trade policies of both Mexico and India
ACCF Senior Vice President and Chief Economist Pinar Cebi Wilber says retro trade policies aren’t a good look
Navigating Economic Waters In The New Political Climate
The U.S. could decrease its attack on free trade and concentrate on things that will improve the bottom-line for the U.S. economy in the long run. These issues could be few, given the divided government, but no less impactful.