Trump & the Supply Chain

It's critical to America's future to implement policies that ensure working people share in U.S. economic gains.

The nightmare scenario would be a Chinese economic embargo of Taiwan that would reverberate around global supply chains.

Supply chains of the future may be less dependent on distant, low-cost labor and instead focused on local markets.

Elaine Chao, a former U.S. labor secretary who antagonized unions and cheered conservatives, was tapped by Trump to lead the government’s transportation policy.

Employers argued the new regulation would negatively impact workers and the economy.

The U.S. and global economy has reacted in mixed fashion since the election of Donald Trump as 45th President of the United States. One of the most significant potential fallouts though, is a trade war with China.

Trump has discussed investment proposals, which include roads, bridges and airports, ranging from more than $500 billion to $1 trillion over a decade.

Some big changes will happen immediately, but many others will have to wait.

No matter who is elected President, Washington's cozy relationship with organized labor will continue for the foreseeable future.

A head-to-head comparison between the two candidates for U.S. President and their positions on key industrial issues.