Wisconsin Congressman Introduces Bill Regarding Tariffs
Tuesday, March 5th, 2019 -- 10:56 AM
(Wisconsin Ag Connection) -Wisconsin Congressman Ron Kind has introduced a bill that would require the current administration to create an exclusion process for current and future imports subject to Section 301 tariff impositions.The La Crosse Democrat says the policy would be consistent with precedent and requirements placed on the United States Trade Representative in the recent government funding bill. In addition, U.S. companies would also be able to apply for a refund for duties paid on imported goods subject to tariffs that are granted an exclusion. "Wisconsin companies deserve a process to petition our government to prove how and why these tariffs are hurting their bottom line, their workers, and their consumers," Kind said. "The Administration's unwillingness to create this exemption process has forced Congress to reassert its Constitutionally granted powers, and move forward in finding a soft landing zone for our workers, farmers and families."
Specifically, the legislation would create an exemption for goods that have no commercial access outside of China; would raise the cost of living for low- and middle-income families; and do not directly benefit from China's non-market-based policies. As of this month, Wisconsin taxpayers have paid $194 million in additional tariffs since the trade war began.
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