US Congress
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U.S. Congressman Calls for Section 232 Investigation on Chinese EVs, Batteries
An Indiana Congressman has written to the Commerce Department calling for a Section 232 investigation of Chinese EVs and batteries, and suggesting "global" import tariffs on these products.
Congress Keeps Up Pressure on Chinese Seafood Imports Tied to Forced Labor
U.S. Representative Chris Smith (R-NJ) and U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), the Chair and Co-chair of the Congressional-Executive Commission on China, have continued their push against seafood imports from China that are alleged to be tied to forced labor, raising new concerns about North Korean labor used in
U.S. Senate Committee Advances Biotech Bill To Crack Down on Chinese Companies
At a meeting last week, the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Government Affairs considered a bill that would "prohibit contracting with certain biotechnology providers," with four Chinese companies named.
Republican Senators Push Auto, Clean Energy Tariffs
Two Republican Senators have recently introduced legislation that would raise tariffs on imports of Chinese autos and clean energy products.
New U.S. Bill Would End Permanent Normal Trade Relations with China
New legislation introduced by a group of conservative House Republicans would get tougher on China in a number of areas, including trade and investment.
U.S. House Committee Members Discuss Chinese Auto Competition
Two members of a key House Committee dealing with China issues were recently asked about the threat of Chinese auto imports, and responded by reiterating the calls for action they made last year.
U.S. and Taiwan Reaffirm Pledges on Trade and Tax
On the sideline of the WTO's Ministerial Conference last week, U.S. officials and politicians met with Taiwan's trade officials to discuss upcoming trade talks and tax arrangements.
