Mrvan Testifies Before ITC Hearing on Corrosion-Resistant Steel Products
Washington, DC - Today, Rep. Frank J. Mrvan testified before the International Trade Commission (ITC) during their hearing on corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan.
The text of the remarks as prepared for delivery is below, and a link to a video of the remarks is available here.
"Good morning Chairman Kearns, Vice Chair Stayin, and all of the other Commissioners and members of the staff.
"Thank you for the opportunity to provide testimony today in support of the domestic steel industry and workers in this case regarding the continuation of anti-dumping and countervailing duties on corrosion-resistant steel products from China, India, Italy, Korea, and Taiwan.
"On May 26, 2016, my mentor and predecessor, Congressman Pete Visclosky, testified before you during the initial proceedings for this case.
"Today, after your affirmative action in that initial case, I am honored to carry the mantle to urge you to continue these duties that are essential to the strength and well-being of the United Steelworkers, and all of the workers and producers in the American steel industry.
"Northwest Indiana is home to an incredible manufacturing and steel workforce, and the livelihoods of these individuals and their families is dependent upon the full and fair enforcement of our U.S. trade laws.
"I also am proud to be able to hold the position of Co-Chairman of the Congressional Steel Caucus, and am pleased that along with the other leaders of the Caucus, including Co-Vice Chairman Crawford, and Co-Vice Chairman Bost, that we have led a forthcoming letter with signatures from numerous other members of the Caucus to you, that highlights pressing importance of these duties.
"The letter notes that foreign imports were up 43 percent in 2021, and that there is no indication that they are going to slow down in 2022. In the first quarter of 2022, steel imports are up 28 percent compared to the first quarter of 2021. Steel is the key material for so many critical supply chains necessary for our national and economic security, and we cannot afford to lose good-paying jobs that would be impacted by the loss of these orders.
"Thank you again for the opportunity to testify before you today. I am grateful for the efforts that you and the staff perform every day to enforce our trade laws in a deliberate and thorough manner, and again urge a continuation of these duties on corrosion-resistant steel products."
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