Reichert Responds to Section 301 Investigation Announcement

Washington, DC - Following the President’s announcement on the Section 301 investigation, Trade Subcommittee Chairman Dave Reichert (R-WA) released the following statement:

“I share the same goal of protecting the technology and intellectual property of American companies, but we must pursue a strategy that targets the problem and protects American families and workers. A strategy that doesn’t put an end to the problem, but harms American families and businesses, is not the right answer. A successful strategy requires a narrow approach and a global partnership to address China’s unfair practices. If we don’t apply the right remedy, it is Americans who will bear the brunt, not China. Our families lose because tariffs will increase prices, and our farmers and workers lose because they cannot sell their high-quality products around the world when they face retaliation. I hope the Administration’s plan to allow for public comment is a robust process for considering the public’s views on these tariffs.”