Trade with China

Jul 13 2022

The World is Very Dependent on China for its Solar Panels

And American consumers are likely to remain that way for a while, despite serious questions about their production.
Jun 22 2022

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Calls Tariffs a “Significant Piece of Leverage”

In testimony before a Senate Appropriations subcommittee, the U.S. Trade Representative says the United States must build a future that is more resilient.
Jun 21 2022

The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is Now Up and Running

The law requires importers to prove their products aren't made by forced labor in Xinjiang has gone into effect.
Jun 16 2022

AAM Urges Biden Administration to Extend the Section 301 Tariffs

The United States cannot afford to revert to its previous posture of endless dialogue and polite requests for reform.
Jun 10 2022
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Commission Examines Critical Vulnerability in the Global Supply Chain: China

China’s chokehold on critical minerals and manufacturing threatens U.S. national security, experts said during a U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission hearing. Witnesses testified...
Jun 08 2022

Union Leaders to President Biden: Don’t Cut the China Tariffs

There's an specious effort to tie them to the inflation rate vexing the White House.
Jun 07 2022

Biden Administration Freezes Potential Tariffs on Solar Imports

At the same time, it announced it was invoking the Defense Production Act to “accelerate” domestic solar manufacturing, as well as other energy-related products like heat pumps and critical power...
May 27 2022

Lawmakers Starting to Line Up to Defend a Tough Trade Line with China

As the Secretary of State outlines the administration's strategy, a pair of letters underscore a commitment of some in Congress to a tough trade policy.
May 27 2022

Blinken Calls China the “Most Serious Long-Term Challenge to the International Order”

Outlining the Biden administration’s approach on China, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the U.S. seeks to “coexist and cooperate” with China, but “cannot rely on Beijing to change its...
May 17 2022

The Probe Into Solar Import Circumvention Hasn’t Been Stopped

Commerce's investigation continues, with mandatory questionnaires being sent to leading solar manufacturers.