This week, US senators Tammy Baldwin and Bob Casey acknowledged that China has a significant advantage over the US in building ocean-going ships. writes about this “Kommersant”.
They supported the unions’ call that China produces more than a thousand ships each year, while the United States produces fewer than ten. This caused upset among senators as it showed that the American shipbuilding industry was lagging behind the Chinese industry.
The unions’ objection was filed under the U.S. Trade Act of 1974, which allows foreign governments to take actions restricting U.S. trade. In the past, US President Donald Trump has used the law to impose tariffs on Chinese imports. The current Joe Biden administration also maintains these tariffs and introduces new tariffs.
The US government will have to decide whether to investigate this petition within 45 days. Initial statements from the trade representative’s office indicate support for the idea of blaming China for the decline in American shipbuilding. They noted that the PRC creates dependencies and vulnerabilities in various industries, harming American workers and businesses.
Previously in the USA expressed Concerns about the potential for malicious Chinese air defense systems to infiltrate critical infrastructure.