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In reply to the discussion: Obama is determined to push the TPP through despite opposition [View all]ProSense
(116,464 posts)16. Well, it's a quote from the OP. I'd say
"what does that have to do with President Obama pushing this horrible "trade" deal?"
...it has more to do with the OP than this:
Ohio steelmakers, senators applaud crackdown on China
By Steve Bennish
Ohios senators and an Ohio steel industry organization Wednesday applauded a U.S. Department of Commerce decision to more comprehensively enforce actions against Chinese oil pipeline manufacturers who export product at artificially low prices.
The illegal international trade practice is known as product dumping. Because of the decision, the senators said, products exported from China, even when treated in another nation on the way to the U.S., will be subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties. The dispute over the dumping dates to 2008 and involves billions of dollars of pipe exported from China.
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown said this case focused on whether minor alterations made to Chinese (pipe) in other countries were enough to change the products country of origin. With the ruling, pipe made in China and finished in other countries will still face existing trade enforcement penalties, Brown said.
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Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, called the Commerce ruling excellent news for Ohios workers and manufacturers like those at U. S. Steel and Vallourec Star. This decision makes it clear that countries like China cant use loopholes to circumvent international law and evade anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Our steelmakers can compete with anyone in the world, and now weve taken a step towards leveling the playing field and protecting domestic jobs
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http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/ohio-steelmakers-senators-applaud-commerce-decisio/ndMSN/
By Steve Bennish
Ohios senators and an Ohio steel industry organization Wednesday applauded a U.S. Department of Commerce decision to more comprehensively enforce actions against Chinese oil pipeline manufacturers who export product at artificially low prices.
The illegal international trade practice is known as product dumping. Because of the decision, the senators said, products exported from China, even when treated in another nation on the way to the U.S., will be subject to anti-dumping and countervailing duties. The dispute over the dumping dates to 2008 and involves billions of dollars of pipe exported from China.
Ohio Senator Sherrod Brown said this case focused on whether minor alterations made to Chinese (pipe) in other countries were enough to change the products country of origin. With the ruling, pipe made in China and finished in other countries will still face existing trade enforcement penalties, Brown said.
<...>
Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat, called the Commerce ruling excellent news for Ohios workers and manufacturers like those at U. S. Steel and Vallourec Star. This decision makes it clear that countries like China cant use loopholes to circumvent international law and evade anti-dumping and countervailing duties. Our steelmakers can compete with anyone in the world, and now weve taken a step towards leveling the playing field and protecting domestic jobs
- more -
http://www.daytondailynews.com/news/news/ohio-steelmakers-senators-applaud-commerce-decisio/ndMSN/
Duties on Illegally Traded Chinese Steel Pipe Will Protect American Workers
PITTSBURGH United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that it would maintain antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese steel pipe imports:
With thousands of family supporting jobs at stake, we applaud the DOC ruling to protect American workers. When our international trade partners break the law, we rightly depend on our government to enforce it to protect our communities and prevent the continued erosion of our industrial base.
The USW is especially grateful to Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman of Ohio for their leadership in calling on DOC to prevent Chinese pipe producers from exploiting a loophole that would have enabled them to avoid existing antidumping and countervailing duties by changing a products country of origin after minor alterations elsewhere.
Domestic manufacturers have been dealing with the consequences of unfair foreign trade for decades, and we remain committed to fight to level the playing field for American workers to compete globally.
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.
http://www.usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2014/duties-on-illegally-traded-chinese-steel-pipe-will-protect-american-workers
PITTSBURGH United Steelworkers (USW) International President Leo W. Gerard issued the following statement after the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) announced that it would maintain antidumping and countervailing duties on Chinese steel pipe imports:
With thousands of family supporting jobs at stake, we applaud the DOC ruling to protect American workers. When our international trade partners break the law, we rightly depend on our government to enforce it to protect our communities and prevent the continued erosion of our industrial base.
The USW is especially grateful to Senators Sherrod Brown and Rob Portman of Ohio for their leadership in calling on DOC to prevent Chinese pipe producers from exploiting a loophole that would have enabled them to avoid existing antidumping and countervailing duties by changing a products country of origin after minor alterations elsewhere.
Domestic manufacturers have been dealing with the consequences of unfair foreign trade for decades, and we remain committed to fight to level the playing field for American workers to compete globally.
The USW represents 850,000 men and women employed in metals, mining, pulp and paper, rubber, chemicals, glass, auto supply and the energy-producing industries, along with a growing number of workers in public sector and service occupations.
http://www.usw.org/news/media-center/releases/2014/duties-on-illegally-traded-chinese-steel-pipe-will-protect-american-workers
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Remember when Obama was overheard saying he'd have more "flexibility" in his second term?
Marr
Feb 2014
#3
“And understand this: If American workers are being denied their right to organize...
Orsino
Feb 2014
#125
what does that have to do with President Obama pushing this horrible "trade" deal?
cali
Feb 2014
#10
Exactly. Propaganda must stand prepared to rewrite history on a dime.
woo me with science
Feb 2014
#61
with the help of two democratic presidents the oligarchy can return america to the 1800`s.
madrchsod
Feb 2014
#12
Whatever percentage pays attention and doesn't have a direct benefit in the outcome
Armstead
Feb 2014
#83
We actually got a "NAFTA with Canada" only in 1987. NAFTA just added Mexico to the mix.
pampango
Feb 2014
#113
Okay I know this is Canada, but it is an example of how these things can be abused
Armstead
Feb 2014
#123
Is he still determined to get his Social Security cuts too? We'll find out soon.
Broward
Feb 2014
#26
lol. the story uses the word "push". and it's hardly a secret that he's made this a top priority
cali
Feb 2014
#37
I stand by the fact that "Determined" was most assuredly NOT in the title...
VanillaRhapsody
Feb 2014
#73
nonsense. that's just crap. Under the Constitution, Congress is delegated the authority
cali
Feb 2014
#40
And you just love the lower living standards that piece of legislative shit caused
eridani
Feb 2014
#47
Are these the same voices that tell you what news stories are important...?
LanternWaste
Feb 2014
#107
There are no voices that does that. The cable news networks commonly pick some local
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#115
Yes, that's exactly what he wants. He hates working people making a living wage
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#48
"You can't stop the future." That's a nonsensical statement. No one wants to try
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#51
I support passage of the TPP. Economic isolationism and nationalism are mental
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#52
What you oppose is democracy and what you support is corporate dominance.
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#53
If a community, state, or the country vote for a policy that then can be subverted
TheKentuckian
Feb 2014
#127
Do you recognize that global capitalism will eventually enslave the lower classes?
rhett o rick
Feb 2014
#55
So now you have been reduced to this old backup talking point when all else fails
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#59
Who the f---k is talking sbout "isolationism"? You're buying into Binary Bullshit
Armstead
Feb 2014
#67
I always favor interconnecting the world. That has never been something the Democratic party has
RB TexLa
Feb 2014
#92
Agreed. Republicans are much more determined to build walls not bridges between people.
pampango
Feb 2014
#96
People here that support TPP don't care about that. They see the words "Free Trade"
Elwood P Dowd
Feb 2014
#116
"I’ll walk on that picket line with you as president of the United States.” Obama 2007
Tierra_y_Libertad
Feb 2014
#70
Mostly agree. The global lower and middle classes have benefited greatly in the last 25 years, but
pampango
Feb 2014
#114
There is no 'invisible hand' in international trade or in the domestic economy.
pampango
Feb 2014
#118
I certainly agree with the advisability of adopting a German-like union system.
pampango
Feb 2014
#121