Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez gave a passionate speech on the House floor today in support of legislation that would allow the U.S. to impose duties on certain Chinese goods if China continues to undervalue its currency.  

The legislation, H.R. 2378, the Currency Reform for Fair Trade Act, is the first of its kind to pass the House of Representatives and signals a mounting concern among U.S. lawmakers about China's violation of its international obligations.

Legislation will help hold China accountable, spur U.S. job growth

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Member Rep. Linda Sánchez voted with her colleagues to approve legislation to address China's fundamental undervaluation of its currency.

Rep. Linda Sanchez questions Secretary Tim Geithner at a Ways and Means Committee hearing on China's Exchange Rate Policy

Administration should promote U.S. manufacturing jobs by enforcing trade agreements

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. Linda Sánchez issued the following statement today in response to the 301 petition filed by the United Steelworkers union accusing China of violating trade laws and threatening the success of clean energy manufacturing in the U.S.

“Americans are tired of watching good manufacturing jobs being sent to China.  For too long, the U.S. has practiced ‘free trade,' while China has engaged in ‘cheating,' illegal subsidies, and unfair discrimination against American firms and American goods.  I applaud the United Steelworkers for standing up for American workers and producers and urge the Administration to accept this petition and act to support America's budding clean technology industries.”