Leo W. Gerard, president of the United Steelworkers (USW) issued a statement today, commenting on a letter sent by 59 members of Congress to President Obama calling for action on Chinese clean energy protectionism.

The congressional letter highlights a recent trade case filed by the solar energy industry against China imports, following the comprehensive Section 301 trade case on alternative and renewable energy filed by the USW last year. The USW has also submitted a letter to the International Trade Commission (ITC) in support of the solar industry trade case.

Gerard statement follows:

“Today’s congressional letter to President Obama highlights the imperative of confronting China’s predatory, protectionist and illegal trade practices in the alternative and renewable energy sector. The time for dialogue has come to an end -- now is the time to put an end to their efforts to dominate this vital sector of our economy ... more