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Sen. Hagan backs inquiry into Chinese tire imports that affect on Goodyear jobs
http://www.fayobserver.com/news/local/sen-hagan-backs-inquiry-into-chinese-tire-imports-that-affect/article_7a5fc1e3-1d39-5fdd-b1ee-c8fbe2b46de9.htmlSen. Hagan backs inquiry into Chinese tire imports that affect on Goodyear jobs
Posted: Monday, September 15, 2014 6:27 pm
By Michael Futch Staff writer
U.S. Sen. Kay Hagan is among a group of lawmakers who have lent support to the Department of Commerce's decision to initiate investigations into Chinese tire imports.
The group of 31 senators also urged Department of Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker to act to restore fair trade conditions, according to a news release.
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The investigations are in response to petitions filed by the United Steelworkers on behalf of U.S. tire workers, who allege that Chinese tire companies are illegally subsidizing the manufacture of tires and dumping them on the U.S. market, undercutting U.S. tire producers and workers.
If allowed to continue, the release said, the unfair trade practices could severely damage the domestic tire industry, including Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. plant in Fayetteville.
