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Legislation sponsored by Rep. Kissell to punish China for flooding U.S. markets passes House
Story Date: 3/7/2012
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Source: PRESS RELEASE, 3/6/12
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan bill cosponsored by Representative Larry Kissell (NC-08) to allow the U.S. Department of Commerce to impose duties on imports from non-market economies, such as China. The bill protects American manufacturing by working to combat illegal dumping and flooding of Chinese goods and products in the U.S. market.
“This legislation is a step in the right direction to help preserve and protect manufacturing jobs in America,” Kissell said. “This bill is another vital step in leveling the playing field for American manufacturers who have struggled as a result of unfair trade practices at the hands of nations such as China. Whether it’s steel or solar panels or textiles, we’ve seen China continue to keep their thumb on the scale and further the imbalance of trade relations. This legislation helps give our government teeth to go after them and enforce the laws we already follow and show China that it’s beyond time they start playing by the rules.”
The bill will allow the Commerce Department to impose duties on imports from non-market economy countries. The bill amends the Tariff Act of 1930 and allows the Commerce Department to retroactively impose tariffs dating back to Nov. 20, 2006. China’s continued subsidization of entire sectors of its economy has created a legal difficulty in separating the revenues of the specific industry that is at fault for dumping. This legislation clarifies the GPX. v. U.S. Federal Appeals Case which ruled against enforcement of these important trade laws.
“American jobs and American manufacturing must be protected from the predatory practices of foreign countries. This legislation will make sure that proper duties are imposed on imports from countries such as China who have taken unfair advantage of the market,” Kissell added. “They’ve continued to skirt our laws and break the rules, and we must have the tools we need to fight back and end this cycle of deception. I’m encouraged that so many of my constituents support local manufacturing by buying American-made products, and I’ll continue to do everything I can to protect American workers.”
Similar legislation has already been passed by the Senate. The House legislation now goes to the Senate where it is expected to be approved without amendment, before being sent to the President for signature.
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