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Labor, Business, and Elected Leaders Praise President Biden’s Actions to Protect American Workers and Businesses from China’s Unfair Trade Practices
President Biden's recent decision to increase tariffs on $18 billion of imports from China has been met with widespread praise from labor, business, environmental, and elected leaders. The move is aimed at combating China’s unfair trade practices and supporting the President’s historic investments in American steel and aluminum, semiconductors, electric vehicles, batteries, solar, and other strategic sectors. Union and Labor Leaders, including President Liz Shuler of the AFL-CIO, International President David McCall of the United Steelworkers Union, and International President Brian Bryant of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have expressed strong support for the decision, citing its potential to revitalize domestic manufacturing capacity and create new jobs. Business and Industry Leaders, such as President Scott Paul of the Alliance for American Manufacturing and President and CEO Rich Nolan of The National Mining Association, have commended the administration for defending American workers and industries. Climate and Economic Leaders, including Executive Director Jason Walsh of the BlueGreen Alliance and Executive Director Ben Jealous of the Sierra Club, have also welcomed the move, emphasizing its importance in advancing the clean energy transition. Congressional Leaders, such as Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Bob Casey, have voiced their support for the decision, highlighting its significance in protecting American workers, manufacturers, and national security. The move has been widely regarded as a necessary step to address the unfair trade imbalance with China and protect American jobs and industries.
