{"id":2380297,"date":"2024-12-15T14:21:04","date_gmt":"2024-12-15T19:21:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-must-be-stopped-from-cheating-trumps-trade-rules\/"},"modified":"2024-12-15T14:23:28","modified_gmt":"2024-12-15T19:23:28","slug":"china-must-be-stopped-from-cheating-trumps-trade-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/china-must-be-stopped-from-cheating-trumps-trade-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"China Must Be Stopped from Cheating Trump&#8217;s Trade Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fchina-must-be-stopped-from-cheating-trumps-trade-rules%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2380297&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The article \u2064discusses \u200cPresident-elect \u2064Donald Trump&#8217;s\u2064 economic plan,which \u2064focuses on boosting American \u200cmanufacturing and competitiveness against\u2064 Chinese firms. Key to this plan are tariffs implemented in 2018 \u2062on Chinese imports, aimed\u2064 at fostering\u200c a resurgence of U.S. \u2064manufacturing. \u2062However, there\u200d are concerns that some Chinese \u2062companies may be \u2063evading these tariffs, which could give them \u2064an unfair advantage over American competitors. The\u2062 text highlights issues surrounding Milwaukee Tool,\u2062 a company now\u2063 owned by Techtronic\u200c Industries, \u200ba Chinese conglomerate. Allegations suggest that milwaukee Tool \u2063may be using forced prison\u200c labor in China to produce \u2064goods, leading to ethical \u200dand competitive concerns. There are calls \u200cfor Congressional investigations to\u200b ensure compliance with trade laws, \u200bprotect American jobs, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/federal-judge-hands-desantis-huge-victory-in-battle-over-transgenders-in-sports\/\" title=\"Federal Judge Hands DeSantis Huge Victory in Battle Over Transgenders in Sports\">uphold \u2063fair competition<\/a>. \u200dThe author emphasizes the importance of U.S.\u200c companies adhering to legal and ethical standards while also hinting at <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\">broader national security risks posed<\/a> \u2063by foreign ownership in sensitive\u2064 sectors.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_1)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A key pillar to President-elect Donald Trump&rsquo;s economic prosperity plan for America involves helping American companies better compete with Chinese competitors in ways that he hopes will ultimately lead to a resurgence in making and manufacturing more in the United States.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The plan is supported with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/middle-briefing-bidens-commerce-secretary-admits-trumps-tariffs-worked\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tariffs<\/a> his first administration implemented in 2018 on billions of dollars worth of Chinese imports. Many goods fully or partially made in China are subject to these duties to enter and be sold in America.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-us-trade-deficit-drops-1-7-last-year-616-8-billion\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tariffs<\/a> are mandatory, and both Chinese and American companies are required to pay what is applicable, there are indications that some Chinese companies may not be paying what they owe.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Congress and the Office of U.S. Trade Representative should therefore ensure that President-elect Trump&rsquo;s plan is not being undermined by any company, not the least of which are Chinese companies that appear to be propped up by the Chinese government and skirting the rules to gain a competitive advantage over American companies.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If and when a Chinese company cheats, its American competitor could be unfairly disadvantaged.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Over time this leads to financial loss, layoffs, factory closures, and even going out of business. It&rsquo;s not always obvious which brands might be Chinese and which are not.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Iconic American brands such as Smithfield Foods, GE Appliances, and American Multi-Cinema (AMC Theatres) have come under Chinese ownership, control, or influence, which has various effects on their operations, pricing, and adherence to ethical standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unfortunately, some of these <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/hell-no-we-will-not-end-the-bud-light-boycott\/\" title=\"No way, we won&#039;t stop boycotting Bud Light\">foreign-owned brands<\/a> operate under trade practices that may exploit regulatory loopholes or undermine U.S. economic interests.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milwaukee Tool is one of the examples of this trend, and it is now part of the same Chinese company as Hoover, Dirt Devil, and Oreck &mdash; all vacuum companies that many may presume are still American.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Though Milwaukee Tool retains a name synonymous with America, being named after an American city, it is owned by&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www1.hkexnews.hk_listedco_listconews_sehk_2024_0327_2024032701112.pdf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=Mml4uPmFxu7HqPSzcbk1RQU0APhBe98rkv3yJ0AuuBc&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www1.hkexnews.hk_listedco_listconews_sehk_2024_0327_2024032701112.pdf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3DMml4uPmFxu7HqPSzcbk1RQU0APhBe98rkv3yJ0AuuBc%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mzJMDLUCpnHocgepKacJk\">Techtronic Industries<\/a>, a Hong Kong-based&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.protoolreviews.com_power-2Dtool-2Dmanufacturers-2Dwho-2Downs-2Dthem_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=hEQuFOzz4qOm47_UT5OxsyALFLSJSnbZe8xT99oSPj0&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www.protoolreviews.com_power-2Dtool-2Dmanufacturers-2Dwho-2Downs-2Dthem_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3DhEQuFOzz4qOm47_UT5OxsyALFLSJSnbZe8xT99oSPj0%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0BZWy5eP4uRRyGjRE6Q-7s\">conglomerate<\/a>&nbsp;with ties to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/former-top-aide-ny-gov-kathy-hochul-charged-working-chinese-government-agent\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chinese government<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This ownership raises concerns about market competitiveness and ethical practices, especially with&nbsp;<a 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href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.jsonline.com_story_money_business_2024_06_27_milwaukee-2Dtool-2Dsued-2Dfor-2Dalleged-2Duse-2Dof-2Dforced-2Dlabor-2Din-2Dchinese-2Dprison_74216005007_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=K1CZCRwUns8gmSjirYop9PgLQJKUpnGJyCHUmOW8ErQ&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" 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href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.law360.com_articles_1852628_milwaukee-2Dtool-2Daccused-2Dof-2Dselling-2Dgloves-2Dmade-2Dby-2Dprisoners&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=SgesR5sj7heWE5Rksf9k3PjNxs_w7f5TXuT4wrTwEPI&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__www.law360.com_articles_1852628_milwaukee-2Dtool-2Daccused-2Dof-2Dselling-2Dgloves-2Dmade-2Dby-2Dprisoners%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3DSgesR5sj7heWE5Rksf9k3PjNxs_w7f5TXuT4wrTwEPI%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0aNUsIHmv5gk0fK4jTSGDj\">is being sued<\/a>&nbsp;for&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__biztimes.com_former-2Dchinese-2Dprisoner-2Daccuses-2Dmilwaukee-2Dtool-2Dof-2Dusing-2Dforced-2Dlabor-2Dto-2Dmake-2Dgloves_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=GgL1H4y6PkNV4inAxViANXWi7s_2alGstCTzXSCZRuA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__biztimes.com_former-2Dchinese-2Dprisoner-2Daccuses-2Dmilwaukee-2Dtool-2Dof-2Dusing-2Dforced-2Dlabor-2Dto-2Dmake-2Dgloves_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3DGgL1H4y6PkNV4inAxViANXWi7s_2alGstCTzXSCZRuA%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1g7NVUrPvr4i7_87TaMQcu\">using forced prison labor<\/a><u>&nbsp;<\/u>in its manufacturing facilities in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/trump-issues-big-warning-mexico-canada-china\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">China<\/a>. This allegation, if proven, implies a clear economic advantage over companies abiding by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/4-welfare-policies-that-hurt-the-people-they-claim-to-help\/\" title=\"4 Welfare Policies That Hurt The People They Claim To Help\">fair labor standards<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data analyzed by Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity suggests that TTI&rsquo;s Milwaukee Tool might use transshipment tactics to avoid U.S. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/china-seemingly-ready-make-deal-trump-tariffs-tank-markets-big-things-happening\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tariffs<\/a>, potentially undercutting American companies paying full tariffs on Chinese-made goods.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In an analysis of over 2,200 commercial records, TAPP researchers found that 91 percent of Milwaukee Tool\/TTI shipments by value were not subject to Section 301 tariffs.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Further, the analysis found that 7 percent of imports were from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/tier-one-us-special-forces-unit-preparing-chinese-invasion-taiwan-report\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Taiwan<\/a>, despite what appears to be the absence of a manufacturing footprint.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This pattern suggests possible transshipment of Chinese goods through other countries, possibly avoiding the costs that&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__ustr.gov_issue-2Dareas_enforcement_section-2D301-2Dinvestigations_search&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=k44AxTh4WrKxpHfzpNRM1cut62XxYXeudjinv3Wh5ec&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__ustr.gov_issue-2Dareas_enforcement_section-2D301-2Dinvestigations_search%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3Dk44AxTh4WrKxpHfzpNRM1cut62XxYXeudjinv3Wh5ec%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw22kIyHcpefM682oB5rsoP_\">American-owned companies face<\/a>. This is why TAPP has called on Congress to launch an investigation to determine if there is fire where we smell smoke.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Milwaukee Tool is not alone. Recently,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.reuters.com_graphics_USA-2DCHINA_SOLAR-2DHISTORY_gdpzkdeqlvw_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=Rw9C3jDSpnCV3VOy8PO3h1BwwU3lMRWfSG8LSzGv1QA&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Reuters<\/a>&nbsp;reported&nbsp;on a 12-year campaign by Chinese solar firms to avoid the reach of U.S. tariffs by moving aspects of manufacturing to non-tariff countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Chinese government&rsquo;s policy to push Chinese firms to avoid U.S. tariffs, allowing them to offer lower prices than American-owned competitors, is the heart of the issue.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These companies, bolstered by state support, can operate with advantages that U.S. firms may find challenging to match, leading to unfair competition in both pricing and availability.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue goes beyond economics; potential national security concerns arise with foreign-controlled brands involved in sensitive technology. For example, Milwaukee Tool&rsquo;s previous <a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__www.lexology.com_library_detail.aspx-3Fg-3D7ca31c25-2D8b1f-2D4b0c-2D9ae5-2D91798cc0dfc4&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=6qhd3gWsIjX3ReDp7ORcvnw8Trjv3FB6gE9BN1gNfg8&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">export&nbsp;violations<\/a> involving thermal imaging cameras&ndash; products controlled for national security reasons &mdash; illustrate how these foreign-owned brands may <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/white-house-to-tiktok-owners-sell-stakes-in-app-or-face-national-ban\/\" title=\"White House to TikTok owners: Sell stakes in app or face national ban\">pose security risks<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This risk intensifies with&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__2017-2D2021.state.gov_military-2Dcivil-2Dfusion_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=odU5SqRTB4YV6gdSAibNQbw33-mFtE82LCUNn8vSQbU&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__2017-2D2021.state.gov_military-2Dcivil-2Dfusion_%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3DodU5SqRTB4YV6gdSAibNQbw33-mFtE82LCUNn8vSQbU%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3VK40d8LBvgIdiSLvtHvNO\">China&rsquo;s Military-Civil Fusion strategy<\/a>, where commercial technology could be leveraged for military purposes.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To safeguard U.S. interests and to ensure the integrity of President-Elect Trump&rsquo;s tariff regime, Congress should investigate whether accused companies adhere to trade and security standards.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Recently, TAPP called on the House Select Committee on the CCP and the Congressional-Executive Committee on China to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u=https-3A__static1.squarespace.com_static_64415ad9962f1746a5444ba3_t_66f1735176c5ec11d3ecad84_1727099729115_TAPP-5FTI-2Bletter-2Bfor-2Bwebsite-5F09-2D23-2D24-2BV3.pdf&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=aRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA&amp;m=Oc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_&amp;s=1tXQvaHYfl2G1t9wWXRwrY_Uvv8QuR_-ehDcK9eyRFI&amp;e=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/urldefense.proofpoint.com\/v2\/url?u%3Dhttps-3A__static1.squarespace.com_static_64415ad9962f1746a5444ba3_t_66f1735176c5ec11d3ecad84_1727099729115_TAPP-5FTI-2Bletter-2Bfor-2Bwebsite-5F09-2D23-2D24-2BV3.pdf%26d%3DDwMFaQ%26c%3DeuGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM%26r%3DaRHuIY93lEZwJRrFe19K2dkXemCAULYjUbZkMZ4rUrA%26m%3DOc8eZGpb9BALiFCGblj0hFTj_v9QY8DOFRDnPMHOQPKNPGWb_yZtddQtHygirNg_%26s%3D1tXQvaHYfl2G1t9wWXRwrY_Uvv8QuR_-ehDcK9eyRFI%26e%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1734043091761000&amp;usg=AOvVaw13vDxpO20SY18qFiPuUZhX\">open an<\/a>&nbsp;investigation into Milwaukee Tool for potential Section 301 violations related to their import practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addressing these concerns goes beyond protecting American businesses: It&rsquo;s about upholding the integrity of U.S. trade policy and ensuring that companies benefiting from American consumers are also respecting American rules.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the United States, we expect companies to play by the rules. Congressional oversight and enforcement will help ensure they do, protecting American values, fair competition, and, ultimately, national security.<\/p>\n<p><em>Kent Kaiser, Ph.D., is the Executive Director of Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p><i><b>The views expressed in this opinion article are those of their author and are not necessarily either d or endorsed by the owners of this website. 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This initiative is backed by tariffs imposed during his first term in 2018 on a significant amount of Chinese imports. Many products made in China are subject to these tariffs when entering the U.S. While these tariffs are obligatory for both American and Chinese firms, there are signs that some Chinese companies may not be fulfilling their payment obligations. Congress and the Office of U.S. Trade Representative must ensure that Trump&#8217;s plan isn&#8217;t compromised by any company, particularly those from China that seem to receive government support and evade regulations for competitive gain over American businesses. If a Chinese firm engages in dishonest practices, it could unfairly disadvantage its American counterparts.<\/p>\n<p>Over time, this situation can lead to financial losses, job cuts, factory shutdowns, or even business closures. It can be challenging to identify which brands are owned by Chinese entities; notable American brands like Smithfield Foods and GE Appliances have come under foreign ownership or influence, affecting their operations and ethical standards. Some foreign-owned brands exploit regulatory gaps or undermine U.S. economic interests\u2014Milwaukee Tool is one such example now owned by Techtronic Industries (TTI), a Hong Kong-based conglomerate linked to the Chinese government.<\/p>\n<p>This ownership raises concerns about market fairness and ethical conduct since TTI has faced allegations of using forced labor in its manufacturing facilities in China\u2014a claim that could provide an unfair advantage over companies adhering to fair labor practices. Research indicates that a significant portion of Milwaukee Tool&#8217;s shipments may avoid Section 301 tariffs through transshipment tactics via other countries.<\/p>\n<p>TAPP&#8217;s analysis revealed that 91% of Milwaukee Tool\/TTI shipments were not subject to these tariffs while some imports appeared sourced from Taiwan without any local manufacturing presence\u2014suggesting potential circumvention strategies similar to those employed by other Chinese firms seeking ways around U.S. tariffs.<\/p>\n<p>The issue extends beyond economics into national security concerns with foreign-controlled brands involved with sensitive technologies; past violations related to thermal imaging cameras highlight potential risks associated with such ownership structures amid China&#8217;s Military-Civil Fusion strategy.<\/p>\n<p>To protect U.S interests and uphold Trump\u2019s tariff policies&#8217; integrity, Congress should investigate whether implicated companies comply with trade regulations and security standards\u2014TAPP has urged investigations into Milwaukee Tool regarding possible Section 301 violations related to import practices.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing these issues is crucial not only for safeguarding American businesses but also for maintaining the integrity of U.S trade policy while ensuring compliance among companies benefiting from American consumers\u2019 patronage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2380298,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chinese-Shipping.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[4501,7221,3634],"class_list":["post-2380297","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-china","tag-trade","tag-trump"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/12\/Chinese-Shipping.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380297","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2380297"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380297\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2380301,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2380297\/revisions\/2380301"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2380298"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2380297"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2380297"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2380297"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}