Category: chinese goods

Majority of Americans Support US Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Survey Finds

A majority of U.S. registered voters across the political spectrum support tough trade policies against China, according to a new poll by global data firm Morning Consult. “Voters believe imposing tariffs on China are an effective way to protect U.S. industries and American workers,” the poll (pdf) says, which surveyed 2,005 registered voters from March…


White House: US to Continue Its Hard Line on China to Fight Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON—The White House signaled on Friday that it intends to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods despite mounting pressure from American businesses. “The President is always going to use every tool in his toolbox, including tariffs, to fight against unfair trade practices that hurt American workers, businesses, and farmers,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a press…


White House: US to Continue Its Hard Line on China’s Unfair Trade Practices

WASHINGTON—The White House signaled on Friday that it intends to maintain tariffs on Chinese goods despite mounting pressure from American businesses. “The President is always going to use every tool in his toolbox, including tariffs, to fight against unfair trade practices that hurt American workers, businesses, and farmers,” White House press secretary Jen Psaki said during a press…


Yellen Criticizes Trump’s China Trade Policy, Tariffs

WASHINGTON—The Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has questioned the merits of tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on billions of dollars of Chinese goods, stating that they have harmed American consumers. Yellen is the first Biden official to criticize the existing tariffs and her comments raise the question of whether the White House is preparing to…