Some In Senate Losing Patience With China

It has been clear for two Presidential administrations that United States trade with China has caused dissatisfaction among at least some political actors in Washington. Section 232 and 301 duties, as well as revisions to antidumping and countervailing duty practice have all disproportionately impacted China.

Now Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO), has made clear his frustration with United States trade with China. In specific, Hawley introduced a bill last week aiming to reduce the trade deficit with China. The bill would require the president to calculate the total value of imports into the US from China and total value of exports from the US to China by the end of January annually. The president would be required to impose an additional 25 percent tariff on all goods from China if the value of imports exceeds the value of exports. The additional 25 percent tariff would be imposed on top of current tariff rates and any other existing duties, such as those imposed under