Bill will hold China accountable for evading U.S. trade laws

Last week I reintroduced my bipartisan, bicameral Protecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act. This bill will finally hold China accountable for decades of evading U.S. trade laws through transshipment, duty evasion and forced labor.

The CCP’s illicit trade practices are deliberately designed to take advantage of American workers and domestic industry — undercutting American wages and gutting rural manufacturing towns that once thrived with good-paying jobs.

Despite the sheer volume of trade crime-related cases, the Department of Justice remains inadequately equipped to detect, investigate and prosecute such offenses effectively.

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Tariffs are a powerful tool in our arsenal, but they must be backed by strong enforcement of our trade laws to stop China from ripping us off.

This legislation will support the Trump administration’s efforts to stop these blatant violations and ensure penalties are meaningfully enforced. American workers have felt pain for decades because of Communist China’s malfeasance. Now it’s time for Communist China to feel some pain.

The message from the Trump administration is clear: the days of taking advantage of the U.S. are over, and the golden age of American manufacturing is coming back.

This is a bipartisan opportunity to support American industry, reshore domestic manufacturing and champion American workers — and I hope we can deliver on this for all Iowans and Americans

I loved visiting Grandma Jane’s Playhouse. It’s such a joy to see kids just being kids — learning, making new friends and building valuable social skills.

I'm so thankful to their dedicated team for making this possible and providing a variety of educational opportunities for Iowa families.

It was a pleasure meeting with officers from five different police departments to discuss public safety concerns in Tama County.

Ensuring our law enforcement officers have the tools to do their job will always be a priority for me, and I appreciate their sacrifice and service to our community.

I had a great meeting with the owner of Benton County Brewing Company — which he bought with his family after previously serving overseas in Iraq. I appreciated the tour, and I can't wait to make it back and try some local brews.

We also discussed the importance of building the local workforce and keeping small business tax cuts permanent. I'll always continue advocating for Iowa businesses just like his.

I had a valuable discussion with the Livestock Marketing Association about ways to continue advocating for Iowa’s livestock farmers. I remain committed to reversing the harmful effects of regulatory barriers on Iowa farmers and supporting our rural communities!

It was also wonderful to meet with the Iowa Association of Councils of Governments. Local leaders play a key role in strengthening our communities, and I’m thankful for their partnership as we work toward shared goals and deliver for Iowans.