Several US labor unions, including the United Steelworkers, have filed a petition with the US Trade Representative under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The petition aims to address alleged discriminatory practices by China in shipbuilding, with concerns raised about China's dominance in the global market. Politicians such as Senator Baldwin and Senator Bob Casey are calling on the Biden administration to investigate China's unfair trade practices, particularly in the maritime logistics and shipbuilding sectors. President Biden has pledged to review the petition and stand against China's practices to protect American workers and jobs.
Five labor unions filed a petition with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, requesting an investigation into China’s alleged protectionist policies in the maritime logistics and shipbuilding sectors, her office said Tuesday. https://t.co/a0SZKj84Xp
For too long, China has tried to rig the system with unfair trade practices that hurt American workers & our national security. I was proud to stand with American workers in calling on @POTUS to investigate China’s anti-competitive practices & level the playing field. https://t.co/WPrJK5RUtB
The United Steelworkers union is arguing for sanctions against China because "the US was once a leader in the commercial shipbuilding industry" and China apparently stole that with "unfair economic practices". Only inconvenient fact is that, as far as records go, the US has… https://t.co/wQLEMytcoU
US President Joe Biden pledged to look into a petition from unions asking his administration to review China’s subsidies for shipbuilders https://t.co/sadWFAzE3o
US unions ask Biden administration to probe Chinese shipbuilding https://t.co/n2JW5m2Wra https://t.co/Ki1FQmiUhT
On a level playing field, American workers can out-compete and out-innovate anyone. Today I joined @SenatorBaldwin and @Steelworkers to push the Biden Administration to crack down on China’s trade cheating and protect the U.S. shipbuilding industry. https://t.co/hcI3ffeVip
FIVE U.S. LABOR UNIONS, INCLUDING THE UNITED STEELWORKERS, PETITION THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION FOR AN INVESTIGATION INTO CHINA'S ALLEGED UNFAIR PRACTICES IN MARITIME LOGISTICS AND SHIPBUILDING - SOURCES
Today, a group of unions led by USW filed a petition on shipbuilding. We’ll always stand against China’s unfair practices — and as long as I am president, I’ll fight for U.S. workers and jobs. @USTradeRep will take a hard look at this petition in accordance with the law. https://t.co/PBVVK1XD5M
USTR and the Biden-Harris Administration are fighting every day to put working families first, rebuild American manufacturing, and strengthen our supply chains. I look forward to reviewing this petition in detail. https://t.co/3DFpI1YZ6d
Michigan workers can outcompete anyone on a level playing field, but the artificially low price of Chinese EVs could rig the game & jeopardize our national security. We're urging the Admin to raise tariffs — and protect American manufacturers & consumers. https://t.co/0OIZ1dNWNi
HAPPENING NOW: I’m with @SenBobCasey and @steelworkers to call on the Biden administration to crack down on China’s unfair trade practices and stand with American workers. Don’t miss it! Tune in here ⬇️ https://t.co/y3Vu56lWME
The CHIPS and Science Act creates high-quality jobs and strengthens our competitiveness. I joined an effort urging @CommerceGov to ensure companies receiving CHIPS funds adopt strong labor standards so that we can continue supporting our workers in the manufacturing industry. https://t.co/W9Pk5XQnvO
The USW and other unions will file a petition with the US Trade Representative outlining alleged discriminatory practices that have helped China dominate global shipbuilding. The petition will be made under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974. The petition will also raise… https://t.co/5jis8otE7X