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February 14, 2025

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Cato analyst: USTR probe flawed in blaming China for U.S. shipbuilding issues

By Jason Asenso  / January 31, 2025 at 11:25 AM
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's recent completed investigation into Chinese shipbuilding practices was “flawed” because USTR falsely blames China for a long-uncompetitive U.S. shipbuilding industry, a Cato Institute analyst tells Inside U.S. Trade . USTR earlier this month issued a report on Chinese shipbuilding practices that recommended the U.S. take “ responsive action ” to address unfair Chinese policies in the sector, though it did not outline specific steps. The investigation, conducted under Section 301 of the Trade...

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