CTA Urges Lobbying Congress, White House Against 25% Tariffs on Chinese TVs

“Tell the White House: Don’t Tax New TVs” headlines a CTA policy issues post urging readers to lobby Congress, governors and the Trump administration against imposing 25 percent tariffs on goods imported from China. TVs would bear an especially heavy burden under the U.S. Trade Representative’s list of products targeted for tariffs under President Donald Trump’s March 22 memorandum accusing the Chinese of unfair trade practices (see 1804040023). If the tariffs go through, “consumers can expect to pay up to $100 more on TVs from China,” said CTA. Tariffs also would “put at risk 7 million American jobs that are tied to trade with China,” it said, citing a Trade Partnership Worldwide analysis. “You have 30 days to contact the White House before they make their final decision,” said CTA. “Be sure to also urge your member of Congress and governor to tell the Trump administration tariffs are the wrong solution to real problems. There’s a better approach.” Written comments about products on the list are due May 11, and the USTR scheduled a public hearing May 15 at International Trade Commission headquarters. Written requests to testify at the hearing are due April 23. Written comments to rebut testimony presented at the hearing are due May 22.