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July 3, 2026
Bet on the builders to power America’s next 250 years
As Americans celebrate our great nation’s independence, let’s reaffirm the fundamental values that built this republic into the most prosperous economy in history: freedom and free enterprise, liberty and limited government, the rule of law and private property, free-market competition and individual incentives.
News Release
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July 1, 2026
AFPI, Unleash Prosperity Host Prosperity 250 Summit Ahead of America’s 250th Birthday
Our Founding Fathers sought to unleash the power of entrepreneurship and free enterprise so that Americans “who are possessed of the spirit of Commerce—who see and who will pursue their advantages, may achieve almost anything.”
Research Report
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June 30, 2026
Affordable Abundance: A Seven-Point America First Economic Plan
The choice confronting Americans of which economic path to follow could not be starker. The America First path is steeped in the wisdom and ability of the American people to chart their own destinies. The other path forwarded by the progressive Left—a government-first path that has unleashed a cost-of-living crisis fueled by a tsunami of spending—puts its trust in elites and bureaucrats who are insulated from the daily struggles of regular Americans. Under an America First approach, the government’s limited mission is to empower our fellow Americans and defend their interests at home and abroad.
Research Report
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May 20, 2026
The 2026 USMCA Review: A Turning Point in U.S.–Mexico Relations
The United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) was signed in 2018 and came into effect in 2020. The first USMCA review is scheduled for July 1, 2026. If the three countries decide to extend the USMCA, the agreement continues for another 16 years, with another review scheduled for 2032. But if no consensus is reached on extending the agreement, the USMCA will be reviewed annually until its expiration date in 2036.
Issue Brief
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May 14, 2026
Liberation Day 2.0: Rebuilding the Tariff Agenda Without IEEPA
On February 20th, 2026, the Supreme Court of the United States invalidated tariffs issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) by President Trump, in the landmark case, Learning Resources, Inc. v. Trump (2026) (hereinafter Learning Resources). In a 6-3 decision written by Chief Justice Roberts, the court held that IEEPA did not authorize the tariffs in question, dismissing the Trump Administration’s argument that the language to “regulate importation” encompassed tariffs.
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