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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has been leading efforts to push the Biden administration to stand against China’s trade cheating, and to prevent Chinese companies from receiving American taxpayer money. Brown has criticized the administration over clean energy tax credit rules and new tariffs, arguing that these measures do not go far enough, and has backed a challenge on electric vehicle sourcing rules from the Inflation Reduction Act. Among his actions, Brown urged the administration to maintain or increase 301 tariffs against China in light of reports that some tariffs on Chinese products may be decreased, and called for a ban on Chinese electric vehicles and internet-connected vehicles and smart vehicle technology from China.
U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has been leading the charge against China’s unfair trade practices, emphasizing the necessity of a trade policy that prioritizes workers. He has been critical of the Biden administration for not taking more aggressive measures to combat China’s trade cheating and for allowing Chinese companies to receive American taxpayer money, as highlighted by Punchbowl.
Brown has recently challenged the administration over clean energy tax credit rules and new tariffs. His decision to back a challenge on electric vehicle sourcing rules from the Inflation Reduction Act sets him apart from many Democrats, who are reluctant to publicly dispute the Biden administration on legislation.
Pro-worker trade policy is a top priority for Brown, who urged the administration to maintain or increase 301 tariffs against China, amid reports that it was considering reducing some tariffs on Chinese goods. This month, he called for a ban on Chinese electric vehicles, internet-connected vehicles, and smart vehicle technology from China.
In an interview, Brown said he sees progress in IRA rules but wants more. He believes the administration won’t align entirely with his views, but he will continue to advocate for a more effective follow-up. He has criticized past presidents for “selling us out” on trade and believes that leaders from both parties are beginning to recognize the economic threat from China.
He now plans to push for legislation to tighten rules for an IRA clean energy manufacturing tax credit. The proposed credit is intended to close loopholes that provide benefits to Chinese companies. Brown has consistently advocated for stricter trade policies to protect domestic manufacturing and jobs.
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