Spinning Trade Mitigation Funds USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue originally said he would decide on a trade war bailout package around Labor Day (3 September), but it was announced today (see Trade Mitigation Funds). The announcement was likely moved up due to rising political opposition to the war and to smooth a planned visit by President Trump to Iowa this Thursday. The fact that agriculture is singled out for compensation and not other industries reflects in part both the targeting of the sector for retaliation by trading partners and the political significance of rural America to this president. The additional spending is not expected to breach U.S. subsidy limits under the WTO, although such a challenge would add to the rhetorical arsenal...
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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.