Obama Signs Legislation For Us Workers To Strive For A Level Playing Field

President Obama signed legislation in March 13th to enhance the power of the United States to trade with China and strive for a fair competition environment for American enterprises and workers. US Commerce Secretary John Bryson and US trade representative Ron Kirk issued the following statement in response to President Obama's signing of legislation. The legislation clearly indicates that the Ministry of Commerce has the right to impose a countervailing duty (CVDs) on import subsidies for non market economy countries, including China.

Bryson, Secretary of Commerce, said: "today, signed by President Obama. legislation It will be a practical change by authorizing an important countervailing import tool of the Ministry of Commerce to crack down on subsidized imports and ensure that thousands of American workers and enterprises get a fair competitive environment. This government is committed to ensuring that American companies can compete in the global market and win the battle, including opposing unfair trade subsidies. We are making progress. The data released yesterday show that the United States Exit Supporting employment opportunities increased by 1 million 200 thousand from 2009 to 2011, but we must maintain this growth momentum and proudly sell "made in America" products around the world.

Ambassador Kirk said: "for the benefit of American workers, President Obama has been committed to making full use of all available resources. Trade The law enforcement tool, signed today, ensures that American industries, farmers, farmers and workers get strong remedies when they are hurt by subsidized imports. From the creation of inter agency trade enforcement centre to the signing of the law, to the new case of challenges to unfair trade practices in China today, through strong trade law enforcement to protect employment opportunities in the United States, is still the Obama administration's top priority so far. Our aim is to ensure that our producers and workers enjoy a fair competitive environment in the competition with all trading partners. "

In December 2011, the Federal Circuit Court of appeal (CAFC) found that in the case of GPX international tire company appealing to the US government, the US law forbids the Ministry of Commerce to impose anti-dumping duties on non market economies, including China. The legislation overturned the decision with serious flaws.