Jobs and Economy

Information regarding Pete's stance on Jobs and Economy issues.

In October, Pete sat down for an interview with Dan Carden and Matt Saltanovitz of the Northwest Indiana Times on jobs, infrastructure, the economy, and the future of Northwest Indiana. Here are some highlights:

QUESTION: One thing on everyone's mind is the economy and whether it is improving. There seem to be some indications that it is. Is that something you're seeing as well, and if so what role did the federal government, through the stimulus and similar programs, play in helping improve the economy?

Washington, D.C. — Members of the Congressional Steel Caucus are urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to enforce a 2010 trade ruling that bans China from dumping subsidized steel pipe used in oil and gas drilling onto the American market. Steel Caucus Chairman Rep. Tim Murphy (PA-18) and Vice-Chairman Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN-01) released the below letter urging Acting Secretary Rebecca Blank to protect American steel jobs, which are severely harmed by China’s subsidized goods. The letter was signed by 20 Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

Washington, D.C. — Members of the Congressional Steel Caucus are urging the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) to approve antidumping and countervailing duties on standard steel pipe from four foreign nations. Steel Caucus Chairman Rep. Tim Murphy (PA-18) and Vice-Chairman Rep. Peter Visclosky (IN-01) released the below letter urging the ITC to enforce global trade rules, and stop a surge of unfairly traded imports that can lead to domestic steel pipe makers shutting down production and laying off workers.

Congressman Visclosky submitted the following testimony to the United States International Trade Commission on Wednesday, October 17:

I would like to thank Chairman Williamson and all of the members of the Commission for holding the hearing today on anti-dumping and countervailing duties on circular welded pipe from India, Oman, the United Arab Emirates, and Vietnam. I deeply appreciate the opportunity to present testimony before you today, as you conduct your serious work to strengthen our manufacturing base and enforce our trade laws.

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