USMCA Push U.S. Congressional consideration of the USMCA agreement will get a heavy push from its supporters over the next few weeks. The earlier goal was to get approval in September but that has now been pushed to October with November even more likely. Opponents are suggesting the legislation be help up until 2020, knowing that trade agreements are more difficult to pass in election years. Major stumbling blocks remain enforcement and the environment, with some concern also expressed over pharmaceuticals. The challenge is finding language sufficient to assuage critics without reopening the agreement itself. Still, the politics are not as large a hurdle as might be expected since it is at least more favorable to organized labor than the...
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.