U.S. Chamber’s Donohue Statement on $200 Billion in New Tariffs on China

WASHINGTON, D.C.— U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue today issued the following statement:

“The U.S. economy runs on pro-growth policies, but that’s not what tariffs on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods deliver. The administration has serious issues to resolve with China on market access, unfair subsidies, technology theft, and cybersecurity. But there are less harmful ways to truly achieve free and fair trade with China. Today’s decision makes clear that the administration did not heed the numerous warnings from American consumers and businesses about rising costs and lost jobs on Main Street, in factories, and on farms and ranches across the country.Both countries should stay at the negotiating table, and the U.S. should continue working with its allies to seek alternative solutions.”

The U.S. Chamber’s submission to the Office of the United States Trade Representative is available online here.

To learn more about how tariffs impact American-made products in your state, click here.

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations. Its International Affairs division includes more than 80 regional and policy experts and 25 country- and region-specific business councils and initiatives. The U.S. Chamber also works closely with 117 American Chambers of Commerce abroad.