On 3 March, WPI reported that the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure passed a “resolution of disapproval”, 30 to 24, which calls for a repeal of the Administration’s waters of the United States (WOTUS) wetlands regulation rule. That resolution made its way to the House floor on 9 March and passed by a vote of 227 to 198. The Senate passed the same resolution on Wednesday of this week by a vote of 53-43. As previously noted, this was done under the auspices of the Congressional Review Act (CRA), which establishes a procedures for a “joint resolution of disapproval,” for regulations issued by federal agencies. The White House issued a Statement of Administration Policy (SAP) on the House Resolu...
Key Market Insights The broad market is locked in on this week’s Trump-Xi meeting in Beijing, but this is no longer just a trade summit. Increasingly, the meeting is becoming tied directly to Iran, energy security, and the growing global economic fallout from disruptions through the Strai...
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.