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Romney Right On China

By Dave Johnson
September 8, 2011

One part of Mitt Romney's "Jobs Plan" is worth pointing out and commending: he is right when it comes to China. Romney calls for steps to make China "play be the rules" including sanctions for currency manipulation and blocking China's use of third-party countries to evade enforcement. more »

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Do We Need A Democracy Tariff?

By Dave Johnson
August 3, 2010

We need a "democracy tariff," imposed at the border on goods that are brought in from countries where the people have not been able to build a strong democracy that protects their workers, wages and environment. more »

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Obama Enforced Trade Agreement - Jobs Already Returning

By Dave Johnson
November 30, 2009

In September, President Obama Enforces Trade Law In China Tire Case!

President Obama signaled a new direction in America's trade policies by deciding to enforce the ITC's recommendation to impose tariffs on Chinese tire imports.

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Getting Serious With China -- New Pipe Tariff

By Dave Johnson
November 6, 2009

The Obama administration is taking steps to begin rebalancing trade with China -- and creating JOBS. In this case it looks like China has been "dumping" steel pipes --selling at prices that are below market -- to capture business away from American companies, causing them to close factories and lay off workers. more »

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Does China's Nylon Tariff Help American Manufacturing?

By Dave Johnson
October 19, 2009

A few weeks ago, in a case involving a tire import surge President Obama enforced our trade agreement with China. The agreement spelled out that a disruptive surge in imports would be remedied by imposing a tariff, which is what the President did. more »

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