President Trump Gets Tough on China with Tariffs
Last week, President Trump enacted reciprocal tariffs of up to 50% on roughly 90 countries around the world in a bold move to restructure international trade to reduce the United States’ trade deficit and to recapture industries that had been lured away by unfair trade practices. One week later, the president announced a 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs as countries began coming to the negotiating table to address his concerns. One notable exception to the pause on reciprocal tariffs? China.
Anti-CCP Group Releases Federal Policy Blueprint to Curb CCP Influence in America
Model Policy Focuses on Strengthening Border Security, Food Security, Energy Dominance, National Security Technology, Fair Trade, and American Manufacturing.
Strengthening U.S. Ties to India Makes America Safer
At a time when China is engaged in an active campaign to sabotage America with the goal of nothing less than world dominance, a strong economic and national security alliance between the U.S. and India has never been more important.
Anti-CCP Group Launches Five-Figure TV Ad Urging Iowa Republicans to Support Legislation Combating Communist China’s Threat to U.S. Agriculture
The Protecting America Initiative, a coalition of concerned citizens and policy experts dedicated to combating Communist China’s growing influence in the U.S., today launched a new TV ad campaign urging Iowa Republicans in the state House of Representatives to stop the CCP from controlling U.S. agriculture.
Protecting America Initiative Applauds House Passage of Legislation to Safeguard America’s Campuses from the CCP
On Thursday, March 27, the U.S. House passed H.R. 1048, the DETERRENT Act, with bipartisan support. The final vote was 241-169. This legislation takes important steps to increase transparency when it comes to the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) influence within America’s colleges and universities. The Protecting America Initiative applauds the House of Representatives for addressing this important issue and urges Senate passage of H.R. 1048.
Anti-CCP Group Launches Six-Figure TV Ad Urging MO Republicans to Fight Back Against Trial Lawyers and Special Interests to Keep Food Supply Made in America
The Protecting America Initiative, a coalition of concerned citizens and policy experts committed to countering Communist China’s growing influence in the U.S., today launched a new TV and digital ad urging Missouri’s Republican state senators to support President Trump’s anti-CCP agenda by addressing their threat to our food supply and protecting American agriculture producers.
The U.S. Should Look to India as a Key Partner in Countering China
In February, President Donald Trump hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Washington, D.C., wherein the two leaders reaffirmed ties between the United States and India in addition to announcing the launch of a new initiative – the “U.S.-India COMPACT (Catalyzing Opportunities for Military Partnership, Accelerated Commerce & Technology) for the 21st Century.”
It Is Time for Congress to Move Stalled CCP Legislation
The Protecting America Initiative has long highlighted the fact that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is actively engaged in an effort to overtake America as the world’s foremost superpower.
Arkansas Governor Introduces Legislative Package to Make the State Safer
On Wednesday, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders built upon the state’s previous successes in passing protections against Chinese Communist Party (CCP)threats and introduced the “Communist China Defense” legislative package in the state capitol.
State Efforts to Protect Farmland Are The Model For U.S. Congress
For at least five years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been actively attempting to undermine the American economy and gain access to U.S. land. China is openly committed to thelong-term goal of world dominance and sees exerting control over aspects of American life as a key to that objective.
Anti-CCP Group Launches Five-Figure Digital Ad Backing President Trump’s Tariffs on CCP to Deter Drug Trafficking
President Trump: “China hopefully is going to stop sending us drugs and if they're not, the tariffs are going to go substantially higher.”
Fox News: Protecting Americans’ data from China is central to an America First agenda
Investing in domestic data centers ensures that American interests come first.
States Must Stop Sending Tax Dollars to the CCP
As the Protecting America Initiative has frequently reported, states around the country are taking action to protect their citizens from the malign influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). From protecting U.S. agriculture from unfair competition to ensuring that states prioritize American products in contracting, there are transformative policy changes being enacted around the nation.
Protecting America Initiative Announces Chad Wolf as Senior Advisor
The Protecting America Initiative (PAI) today announced Former Acting United States Secretary of Homeland Security Chad Wolf is joining the organization as a Senior Advisor. The addition of Wolf comes as PAI looks to expand its efforts from advocating for state policies to combat the ChineseCommunist Party’s influence in America to also supporting President Trump’s agenda to do the same at the federal level.
Trump-Aligned Anti-CCP Group Launches Five-Figure Ad Buy Urging States to Take Action Against Illicit Chinese Vapes
“States are taking action against illicit Chinese vapes. More state leaders can act now to fight with Trump against illicit Chinese vapes.”
States Can Follow President Trump’s Lead to Stop Drugs
President Trump’s first weeks in office have been defined by an unprecedented whirlwind of action. He’s moving so fast to complete his campaign promises that many people in Washington are having a hard time keeping up. One of the most important pledges that the President is already fulfilling is getting tough on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to stop the flow of drugs into American communities.
Anti-CCP Group Debuts Statewide TV Ad Urging IA Republicans to Support Legislation Combating China’s Threat to U.S. Agriculture
Ad Urges Lawmakers to Keep the Food Supply “Made in America.”
Anti-CCP Group Debuts Six-Figure TV Ad Urging MO Republicans to Support Legislation Combating China’s Threat to U.S. Agriculture
Ad Will Air During Super Bowl in Jefferson City and Urges Lawmakers to Keep the Food Supply “Made in America.”
States Are Recognizing the Risk of Relying on Chinese-Made Drones
On Wednesday this week, the North Dakota Senate’s Industry and Business Committee held a hearing on HB 1038 – a bill that would fund the replacement of the nearly 90% of drones owned by state agencies that were manufactured in China.
Protect American Workers with Buy America Procurement
President Trump celebrated his first day in office by signing Executive Orders that will fight Chinese Communist Party (CCP) interference in the United States and protect American jobs. To help support the president’s effort, the Protecting America Initiative launched a multi-state ad campaign this week that encourages states to pass laws to safeguard our farmers and our food supply.