Sherrod Brown Contrasts Biden on China: Punchbowl

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U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has been noted for his push for more stringent policies on China, particularly on trade. Recent actions include his criticism of clean energy tax credit rules and new tariffs, and his support of policies challenging electric vehicle sourcing rules from the Inflation Reduction Act. He has also led in urging the Biden administration to maintain or increase section 301 tariffs on China, and called for a ban on Chinese electric and internet-connected vehicles and smart vehicle technology.

Senator Sherrod Brown’s Stance against China’s Trade Cheating

U.S. Senator Sherrod Brown has been consistently leading the fight against China’s trade cheating. He has been advocating for a worker-centric trade policy and vehemently opposing Chinese companies’ access to American taxpayer money. His recent actions include criticizing clean energy tax credit rules and new tariffs, arguing that they don’t go far enough. Punchbowl News highlighted these efforts.

Brown’s Initiatives in the Senate

Sherrod Brown is recognized as a pro-worker trade policy advocate in the Senate. He has pushed the Biden administration to increase efforts against China’s unfair trade practices. Recently, he urged the administration to maintain or enhance 301 tariffs on China amidst rumors of a potential decrease. This month, he also requested a ban on Chinese electric and internet-connected vehicles, and smart vehicle technology sourced from China.

Brown’s Stand on Biden’s Policies

Despite Biden administration’s initiatives to tighten the economic policy on China, Brown demands more. He often breaks away from his party on trade issues and has been representing a state that has lost many manufacturing jobs due to globalization. His recent move to back the Inflation Reduction Act’s electric vehicle sourcing rules challenge is a rare stance among Democrats.

Brown’s Future Plans

In a recent speech, Brown indicated he is working on legislation to refine the IRA clean energy manufacturing tax credit rules. He believes this would close loopholes that currently benefit Chinese companies. His focus remains on implementing stricter trade policies, protecting domestic manufacturing, and safeguarding jobs.

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