
The Biden Administration is taking significant steps to address China's unfair trade practices that have impacted American industries, particularly in steel and shipbuilding. Following calls from prominent unions, the administration, supported by various lawmakers, is pushing for stricter trade enforcement, including the implementation of higher tariffs on steel and aluminum imports from China. These actions, which include responding to a Section 301 petition, aim to protect American jobs and ensure a level playing field for U.S. workers and businesses. The investigations and actions underscore a commitment to bolstering national security and economic stability by countering practices that lead to market distortions, competitive disadvantages, and higher emissions.



The Chinese government's predatory trade practices tilt the playing field against our shipbuilding and maritime industries and hurt American workers. We applaud @AmbassadorTai and @POTUS for accepting our unions' Section 301 petition and launching an investigation into China’s… https://t.co/9utZJ126bV
Today in Pittsburgh, @POTUS called for higher tariffs on steel and aluminum being imported from China. For too long they've flooded markets with artificially cheap products at the expense of American workers - and it's time that changed. https://t.co/pEE1Xo45xm
The Chinese government’s unfair trade practices threaten American manufacturing and national security. Today, I stressed to @USTradeRep the importance of protecting American workers, businesses, and infrastructure. https://t.co/QPNrLCB91Z