“Secretary Paulson must get tough and demand that China stop manipulating its currency, stop dumping counterfeit auto parts in the U.S. and stop stealing American patents. Otherwise, this trip will just be one more missed opportunity.

“Michigan is losing jobs every day because of China’s illegal trade practices. Yet, President Bush and his Administration continue to stand by and let China break the rules.

“Michigan’s jobs, future and way of life are all at stake if the Administration won’t stand up to China and fight for American manufacturers.”