Press Releases

Ways and Means Committee Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (D-MA) released the following statement encouraging the Biden Administration to initiate a new Section 301 investigation into China’s unfair trade practices in the maritime industry:

“The history of U.S. commerce began on the high seas, and today’s Section 301 petition from prominent Unions shows that this sector needs closer examination. As leaders on domestic manufacturing and strengthening supply chains, the Biden Administration should launch an investigation and work to understand how China’s actions have negatively impacted our own maritime and commercial shipbuilding production, and what can be done to not only bring this industry home but also the jobs.

“Returning to our stature as maritime leaders is the logical next step in the wildly successful Investing in America agenda while also allowing us to act in the best interest of our national security. This investigation will give us a fuller picture of China’s role, and I’m committed to working with the Biden Administration and Ambassador Tai on next steps.”

Earlier this year, Ranking Member Neal highlighted his work formulating a national shipbuilding strategy.