TAPP Referenced in Real Clear Defense, “Trump's Tariffs – History Has Lessons To Be Followed”

The Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity was referenced in a recent Real Clear Defense column, “Trump’s Tariffs – History Has Lessons To Be Followed,” by Gregory T. Kiley, former senior professional staff member, Senate Armed Services Committee; and U.S. Air Force Officer.

In part, Kiley wrote the following: 

…Another thing the first Trump Administration got right was a laser focus on China and its predatory practices.  Trump’s team needs to continue pushing the goals and intentions of China tariffs – to increase domestic production and jobs across America over Chinese government-assisted and enabled entities. The tariffs are designed to encourage more domestic production, making it at least as expensive to import from abroad over manufacturing domestically.

The tariff regime is broken if it can advantage Chinese companies while disadvantaging American companies. This is an inequity about the current tariff system that President Trump can fix. One example is Milwaukee Tool, which contrary to popular belief is actually a Chinese company. The Trade Alliance to Promote Prosperity in 2024 alleged the Chinese firm (like others) may not be paying its fair tariff share, taking advantage of America and hurting American competitors in the process….

Read the full commentary here.