February 14, 2025
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Cato analyst: USTR probe flawed in blaming China for U.S. shipbuilding issues
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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