Jon Husted, a U.S. senator, said in an interview that new restrictions on tax credits are intended to block adversarial nations from accessing taxpayer funds and to strengthen domestic supply chains.
"Sen. Husted voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which added new rules to restrict foreign adversaries like China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from claiming tax credits," said a spokesperson from Husted’s office. "These provisions tighten restrictions while protecting U.S. manufacturers from unfair foreign competition and keeping jobs in Ohio. He believes Ohio taxpayer dollars shouldn't flow to companies with deep ties to the Chinese Communist Party. The senator is focused on strengthening supply chains at home, and that means leveling the global playing field and making sure that our adversaries do not have access to taxpayer dollars."
According to News 5 Cleveland, Senator Jon Husted supported the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which included amendments to restrict companies linked to foreign adversaries such as China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea from receiving U.S. tax credits. Husted emphasized that these provisions would protect American manufacturers from unfair competition by barring firms with significant ties to hostile foreign governments from benefiting from public funds. The bill was also presented as a step to safeguard Ohio jobs and strengthen the state’s manufacturing sector against foreign influence.
As reported in a Senate press release, Husted argued that Ohio taxpayer dollars should not flow to corporations with deep connections to the Chinese Communist Party or other adversarial regimes. The bill introduced new eligibility requirements for tax credits, requiring companies to disclose foreign ownership and business interests before receiving public incentives. These efforts aim to reinforce supply chain security and prevent taxpayer-supported economic benefits from bolstering the operations of hostile foreign entities.
Homeland House reported the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" in line with a broader legislative push to curb federal support for companies tied to foreign adversaries, particularly Chinese firms such as Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL). U.S. policymakers have targeted CATL through bills such as the "Decoupling from Foreign Adversarial Battery Dependence Act," which prohibits federal agencies like the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from procuring batteries linked to CATL, citing national security risks and undue Chinese Communist Party influence.
Husted began serving Ohioans in the U.S. Senate in January 2025 after a career spanning more than two decades, including roles as Speaker of the Ohio House, Secretary of State, and Lieutenant Governor. Raised in Williams County after being adopted from foster care, Husted is a University of Dayton graduate and former All-American defensive back who helped lead the Dayton Flyers to a national football championship. In the Senate, he serves on several committees including Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions; Small Business and Entrepreneurship; Environment and Public Works; and Aging.
