https://freerepublic.com/tag/tradetariffs/ en-us Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:27:14 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2338098/posts The White House leaked word late Friday evening that the U.S. will impose a 35% tariff on imported Chinese tires used by millions of low-income Americans. We wonder if President Obama understands the political forces he's unleashing with this blatant protectionism. Mr. Obama is setting a precedent in the tire case because he is applying a previously unused part of the trade law known as Section 421. This allows U.S. industries or unions to seek protection from "surges" of Chinese imports, with a lower burden of proof than normal antidumping or countervailing duty cases. President Bush nixed the four Section... The Wall Street Journal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2338098/posts#comment Sat, 12 Sep 2009 17:27:14 GMT