Removal of China's MFN status will encourage consumers and businesses in the U.S. to buy domestically produced goods

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Removal of China's MFN status will encourage consumers and businesses in the U.S. to buy domestically produced goods

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Opposing arguments

Domestically produced goods might be more expensive than imported ones
Prioritizing U.S. made goods could limit consumer choices and availability, as some items are not typically produced in the U.S.

Quotes that support the claim

"It will have a positive effect on strengthening U.S. supply chains and protecting U.S. consumers. It will surely speed up the diversification of supply chains out of China."
"China MFN Removal Would Create 2 Million Jobs, Grow U.S. Economy by 1.75% Our model finds that increasing tariffs on imports from China to the Column 2 rate would increase real household incomes by $3,647, or 4.9%, and create 2 million new jobs. We also find that real GDP would increase by 1.75%."

Supported voting positions

Revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status (MFN)

Supporting arguments

Encouraging the purchase of domestically produced goods strengthens local economies and creates jobs in U.S. manufacturing sectors

Voting issues

China Relations

Referenced by

Revoke China's Most Favored Nation trade status (MFN)

US Politics

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