Business lobbyists in Washington are urging the Trump Administration to seek a less confrontational approach with Europe but White House officials wonder where is the conciliatory attitude from Brussels? The silence thus far out of Europe on the killing of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani is viewed only as a concession if it is deliberate and not simply the result of an inability to reach a consensus opinion. The pressure on Europe begins tomorrow with a USTR hearing on retaliation against a French tax on U.S. tech firms. French President Emmanuel Macron is viewed as weakened by protests over his planned pension reforms. Next week, USTR finishes receiving comments on fully imposing Airbus retaliatory duties. Also next week, UST...
From WPI Consulting
Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.