Teamsters Praise Act Protecting US Autoworkers from China

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The International Brotherhood of Teamsters commends U.S. Senator Josh Hawley's introduction of the "Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act." The proposed legislation would increase tariffs on autos shipped from China and aim to deter Chinese automakers from evading U.S. trade laws. The legislation would prioritize the American auto industry and American workers and is viewed as a crucial part of discussions concerning the economic impacts of Chinese manufacturing, including Chinese state-owned enterprises' efforts to dominate domestic markets.

Legislation to Increase Tariffs and Curb the Influx of Chinese Electric Vehicles

Press Contact: Daniel Moskowitz

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Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters supports the introduction of the Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act by U.S. Senator Josh Hawley. This proposed legislation aims to increase tariffs on autos imported from China and discourage Chinese automakers from circumventing U.S. trade laws.

China is currently the global leader in electric vehicle and component production. The proposed legislation emphasizes the importance of the American auto industry and workers, addressing the economic impact of Chinese manufacturing and its attempt to monopolize domestic markets.

Implications for American Workers and Safety Measures

It is vital that the growth of the electric vehicle industry benefits and safeguards American workers, including the many carhaulers the Teamsters represent, who increasingly transport such vehicles. Electric vehicles are typically 30% heavier than traditional cars, raising serious safety concerns for carhaulers. Oversized trailers are harder to control, more susceptible to rollovers, and associated with higher fatality risks.

Alongside supporting the Protecting American Autoworkers from China Act, the Teamsters are advocating for legislation that ensures the increase of electric vehicles sold in the U.S. does not lead to unsafe weight limit increases on automobile transporters.

About The International Brotherhood of Teamsters

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, founded in 1903, represents 1.3 million dedicated workers in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. For more information, visit Teamster.org and follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.

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