Lawmakers, U.S. producers welcome de minimis executive action as a ‘first step’

Lawmakers from both parties and U.S. manufacturers and textile producers on Friday heralded White House plans to tighten de minimis requirements, but most agree the move is no substitute for legislation. “[T]his is only the first step and does not negate the need for Congress to act on a comprehensive solution,” a statement from the offices of Ways & Means trade subcommittee ranking member Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and House Appropriations Committee ranking member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) reads, pledging to continue...