WTO Upholds Obama’s Tire Industry Relief Decision

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WTO Upholds Obama’s Tire Industry Relief Decision

by James Parks

The World Trade Organization’s (WTO’s) Appellate Body yesterday upheld President Obama’s decision based on U.S. trade law to provide relief for American tire industry workers against surging imports from China of passenger and light truck tires.

In September 2009, Obama became the first president to enforce U.S. trade law when he imposed tariffs to protect domestic workers against a surge in tire imports from China. The original complaint came from the United Steelworkers (USW), and Obama’s decision led to a rebound in the tire industry.

USW President Leo W. Gerard hailed the decision as good news for America’s workers and praised the WTO for reaffirming that:

President Obama’s decision to stand up for America’s workers against the flood of passenger and light truck tire imports from China were legal and justified.

Since the president’s decision, investments in U.S. tire manufacturing are up, jobs have been created and our companies are shipping more tires to consumers, Gerard said. “While we still need to accelerate our nation’s economic recovery, the economic benefits of the trade relief are clear and indisputable,” he added.

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[Supersedeas]

1. wonder if any credit will come his way from the manufacturing base?

[Fresh_Start]

2. I didn't know about that. Thanks for the info

and good job President Obama.

[ProSense]

5. A lot gets missed

especially when the emphasis is on the negative.

[Mimosa]

3. K&R Good news always appreciated. n/t

[treestar]

4. Add this to the list!

[Jakes Progress]

6. That's good. Now could we have more like this?