While the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee has been one of the most politically contentious with the two parties at wide odds on environmentally-sensitive issues, it successfully reported a bill today to reform toxic substances. Chemicals Regularly Ordered The U.S. Senate is back operating under so-called regular order, whereby bills move through a complete process and members of both major political parties are able to offer numerous amendments. Although it still seems improbable, however, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee today successfully reported a bill to reform the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA). The committee has been one of the most politically contentious with the two parties at wide odds on env...
What You Need to Know Today: Crude oil prices extended their rally today, supported by several developments, including escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil infrastructure and growing concerns about supply disruptions. The Trump administration is reportedly preparing to remove 50 perc...
Key Takeaways: The agricultural trade surplus has become a sizable deficit: the balance swung from a $40.1 billion surplus in 2011 to a $40.7 billion deficit in 2025. Imports kept growing while exports lost momentum: between 2020 and 2025, agricultural imports increased 45 percent, compa...
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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.