Chairman Moolenaar Statement on President Biden's New Tariffs on Imports from China

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) released the following statement on President Biden directing the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to increase tariffs under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 on $18 billion 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.”

Background:

• Read the Select Committee's economic policy report HERE.
• Read Chairman Moolenaar's letter to Ambassador Tai on the surge of automobile exports from China HERE.
• Read the letter to Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai on reducing U.S. dependence on PRC foundational semiconductors HERE.