The White House's preferred economic tools are hitting snags
The Trump administration's use of export controls and tariffs to protect economic security is facing significant implementation hurdles. American businesses report that bureaucratic delays at the Bureau of Industry and Security are causing billions in lost sales to international competitors.
Why it matters
Highlights the friction between national security trade policies and the operational realities of American corporations.
Making America's economy stronger has been a top priority for President Trump in his second term. But two of the major tools his administration uses to protect economic security have run into snags.
Focuses on the negative impact of government regulation on business efficiency and competitiveness.
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