House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today announced that the Committee on Ways and Means will hold a hearing on the U.S.-China economic relationship.  The hearing will take place on Tuesday, October 25, 2011, in 1100 Longworth House Office Building, beginning at 10:00 A.M. In view of the limited time available to hear the witnesses, oral testimony at this… Read more

China is both an opportunity and an obstacle when it comes to our economy and American jobs. While the Chinese market is a large and rapidly growing destination for U.S. exports, China willfully disregards its international obligations and impedes fair commerce.   Despite benefitting significantly from globalization and a more integrated global economy, China remains stubbornly… Read more

The United States has many frustrations with the U.S.-China economic relationship, but China remains among the most important U.S. export markets.  Last year U.S. companies exported more than $90 billion worth of American goods to China.  U.S. exports to China increased by 32 percent in 2010, whereas exports to the rest of the world increased by only half that rate.  And… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements today after President Obama signed the three trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea: Chairman Camp stated:  "Today’s signing of three jobs bills passed by Congress last week shows America is getting back in the game. … Read more

Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements today after Mexico suspended all remaining tariffs that it had imposed against U.S. products in retaliation for our longstanding dispute over cross-border trucking.  The United States and Mexico negotiated a pilot program in April to allow entry of Mexican… Read more

“These free trade agreements will further open important markets for Chrysler, Ford and GM exports, and protect American jobs.  Our companies can make the best cars and trucks on the road and we are excited for the opportunities these agreements represent.” - American Automotive Policy Council “Congress and the administration have now given us the opportunity to improve our… Read more

Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements today upon House passage of the trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea and GSP/TAA: Chairman Camp stated:  “Today, the House passed on a bipartisan basis some of the most important job-creating legislation in the last several years by… Read more

(Remarks as Prepared) Mr. Speaker, today is a good day.  Many of us have been working for years for the opportunity to approve our pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.  We have called on the President throughout his term to submit all three agreements to Congress, but opposition among some Democrats led many to believe that we would have to… Read more

(Remarks as Prepared) Mr. Speaker, I urge rapid passage of this legislation to implement the U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion Agreement.  This agreement enjoys broad bipartisan support, and it is clear why:  it levels the trade playing field between the U.S. and Panama; it is good for U.S. companies, workers, and farmers; and it advances our national security and leadership… Read more

(Remarks as Prepared) The U.S.-Korea agreement is the most commercially significant trade agreement considered by the Congress in 17 years.  And it couldn’t come at a better time.  With the unemployment rate stuck stubbornly above nine percent, we must seek out and take advantage of all opportunities to create American jobs.  This agreement, known as KORUS, will do… Read more