And it provides absolutely no tool for dealing with the violations that are done under the table as opposed to the top of the table.
Brad Sherman
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Brad Sherman is an American politician serving as a member of the United States House of Representatives from California's 30th congressional district since 1997. A member of the Democratic Party, Sherman has focused on various issues including financial regulation, foreign policy, and technology. He has been an advocate for consumer protection and has worked on legislation related to economic stability and national security. Throughout his tenure, he has participated in numerous congressional committees and has been involved in significant legislative efforts.
So we could impose double-digit tariffs on Chinese goods either because they are a currency manipulator.
I could not agree with you more that we need to talk to the Chinese about international labor standards.
it is essential that we put these issues of human rights and workers' rights and democracy back at the center of our U.S.-China dialogue.
2014 is the year that the U.S. Government needs to take action. Congress should take action, and the Administration should take action.
In determining whether China is playing fairly, one is tempted to just look at the scoreboard, the balance of trade.
I think that this Commission's proposal that human rights and rule of law be integral to all trade and economic discussions is important.
We have a 4:1 trade deficit. China has four times as much to lose if there is a trade war as compared to us.
if we were to move forward with that currency manipulation, impose the tariff now, that would generate the funds to help industries.
I represent the entertainment industry and their preference is to accept whatever crumbs they are given.
It would put us in a position to deal with all the problems we are talking about.





