[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 43 (Wednesday, March 31, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E487]
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                          CHINA AND WTO RULES

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                            HON. NICK SMITH

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 31, 2004

  Mr. SMITH of Michigan. Mr. Speaker, there is a problem that Congress 
needs to pay attention to in terms of the dramatic increase in the 
price of scrap steel. It is hurting manufacturing in Michigan and 
around our country. China is bidding up the price and hoarding steel. 
If China won't conduct business and comply with WTO rules, then we need 
to consider drastic action, such as cutting off imports coming from 
China. If the shelves of some of our discount stores go bare, buy 
American.

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