Reports and Analysis

Research on the trade, semiconductor, and critical-mineral chokepoints that determine both economic and national security, with recommendations specific enough to act on.

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This is a macro of a silicon wafer. Each square is a chip with microscopic transistors and circuits
Trade and Industrial Security
2 min read

Emerging Chips Chokepoint: The Battle for Silicon Carbide Base Wafers

U.S. and likeminded partners’ policy interventions are urgently necessary to counteract China’s predatory practices in the silicon carbide industry.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Oct 28, 2026
Rare Earth Trade Report
Trade and Industrial SecurityEnergy and Resource Security
2 min read

Rare Earth Trade Report (October 2026)

In September 2026, President Trump and Chinese President Xi met as the U.S. and China extended their pause on certain trade actions through January 10, 2027.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Oct 26, 2026
Electrifying U.S. exports
Trade and Industrial SecurityEnergy and Resource Security
2 min read

Electrifying U.S. Exports

The report outlines a number of actions that Congress and the Administration can take to reduce barriers to U.S. exports.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Oct 15, 2026
Trade & Industrial Security
Trade and Industrial Security
1 min read

Silverado Submits Comments to USTR Regarding the Proposed U.S.-China Board of Trade

Silverado submitted comments to USTR regarding the Operation of a Mechanism to Promote Reciprocal and Managed Trade with China.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Jul 28, 2026
China continued to restrict global exports of rare earths in May 2026, with exports of upstream compounds/metals and shipments of certain products to the United States and Japan among the most impacted.
Trade and Industrial SecurityEnergy and Resource Security
2 min read

China's Global Exports of Rare Earths: June 2026 Update

China’s exports of rare earth compounds and metals to the United States have been very limited since China implemented its April 2025 export controls

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Jun 26, 2026
Silverado Policy Accelerator's critical mineral portfolio
Energy and Resource Security
12 min read

Silverado's Critical Mineral Portfolio

Silverado's Critical Mineral Portfolio

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Jun 22, 2026
American Mandate: Build, Protect, Promote
National Security
7 min read

American Mandate: Build, Protect, Promote

As the U.S. celebrates its 250th anniversary, a new American Mandate is essential to secure durable domestic prosperity.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
Jun 8, 2026
semiconductor
Trade and Industrial Security
1 min read

Silverado Submits Comments: Section 301 Investigation on Structural Excess Capacity

Silverado submitted comments for Section 301 Investigation on Structural Excess Capacity and Production in Manufacturing Sectors

Silverado Policy Accelerator
May 12, 2026
global trade
Trade and Industrial Security
1 min read

Silverado Testifies Before the USTR on Section 301 Investigation

Silverado testified to explain how a border pollution measure could counteract industrial pollution in countries that export to the U.S.

Silverado Policy Accelerator
May 12, 2026
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