WASHINGTON, D.C. — Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) has released a statement regarding President Biden's directive to the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion worth of imports from China.
“This tariff action is both overdue and directly in line with bipartisan recommendations in the Select Committee’s economic policy report in December. We must act with urgency to further reduce dependence on the PRC and prevent a surge in Chinese exports from decimating U.S. industry and workers and undermining our national security. Congress and the Administration must be ready to work in a bipartisan manner to strengthen our economy while supporting American farmers and workers who face retaliation from the CCP,” said Chairman Moolenaar.
For further context, refer to the Select Committee's economic policy report, Chairman Moolenaar's letter to Ambassador Tai concerning the surge of automobile exports from China, and the letter to Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai on reducing U.S. dependence on PRC foundational semiconductors.
