Political Quotes

“A careful examination of this bill shows many bipartisan proposals. One area of bipartisan agreement is that for too long America has been too weak in its engagement with China. The Chinese Government is strengthening its economic power while doubling down on religious persecution and forced labor. Those practices undercut the competitiveness of American workers and business. Congress must step up and confront China head on--our trade title does just that. Those damaged by trade, whether workers, business, or farmers will benefit from a dramatically improved trade adjustment assistance program, which expired in June and completely phases out in July. Our provisions modernizing and reauthorizing GSP and MTB will improve American competitiveness and labor standards around the globe. And we get tough on China by closing the de minimus loophole that allows $800 per day per person for products undoubtedly, including forced labor, intellectual property theft, and illegal goods. China doesn't give us reciprocity on de minimus--their threshold is less than $8. They are not about to subject their companies to duty-free, unregulated American competition. Allowing items like air conditioners, microwaves, and suitcases under MTB doesn't help American manufacturing, it undercuts it and directly undermines Congress' goal of rebuilding domestic capacity.…”