{"id":10132,"date":"2025-03-06T20:03:02","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:03:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/steelorg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=10132"},"modified":"2025-03-06T20:03:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T20:03:02","slug":"aisi-applauds-re-introduction-of-bill-to-combat-trade-crimes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.steel.org\/2025\/03\/aisi-applauds-re-introduction-of-bill-to-combat-trade-crimes\/","title":{"rendered":"AISI Applauds Re-Introduction of Bill to Combat Trade Crimes"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>WASHINGTON, DC-\u00a0 <\/strong>\u00a0The\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steel.org\/\">American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)<\/a>\u00a0 today applauded the introduction of the \u201cProtecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.\u201d\u00a0 The bill, introduced by Reps. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL), along with the Chairman of the Select Committee on China John Moolenaar (R-MI), would establish a task force or similar structure within the Department of Justice specifically dedicated to prosecuting trade crimes.<\/p>\n<p>Kevin Dempsey, president and CEO of AISI, issued a statement in support of the bill. \u201cFull enforcement of both the criminal and civil aspects of U.S. customs and trade laws is of critical importance to the American steel industry and our workers. For too long, China has circumvented U.S. trade laws by way of fraud, transshipment and duty evasion. These actions have harmed American businesses, including the steel industry. By establishing a task force within the Department of Justice, this bill will help ensure that criminal activities to evade U.S. customs and trade laws are appropriately addressed by federal prosecutors. AISI applauds the work of Representatives Hinson and Krishnamoorthi, and Chairman Moolenaar, to develop this important legislation to ensure vigorous enforcement of U.S. customs and trade laws and, where appropriate, prosecution of criminal violations of these laws,\u201d Dempsey said.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">-####-<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contact: Lisa Harrison<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>202.452.7115 \/\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:lharrison@steel.org\">lharrison@steel.org<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>AISI serves as the voice of the American steel industry in the public policy arena and advances the case for steel in the marketplace as the preferred material of choice. AISI\u2019s membership is comprised of integrated and electric arc furnace (EAF) steelmakers, steel pipe and tube manufacturers, and steel processors and fabricators reflecting the production and distribution of both carbon and stainless steels which are critical to the everyday lives of all Americans \u2014 including national security, roads and bridges, buildings, the electrical grid, clean energy technologies and the automotive market. AISI also represents associate members who are suppliers to or customers of the steel industry. For more news about steel and its applications, view AISI\u2019s website at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.steel.org\/\">www.steel.org<\/a><\/em><em>. Follow AISI on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/AISISteel\/\">Facebook<\/a><\/em><em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/american-iron-and-steel-institute\/\">LinkedIn<\/a><\/em><em>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/aisisteel\/\">Twitter<\/a><\/em><em>\u00a0(@AISISteel) or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/americanironandsteel\/\">Instagram<\/a><\/em><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WASHINGTON, DC-\u00a0 \u00a0The\u00a0American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI)\u00a0 today applauded the introduction of the \u201cProtecting American Industry and Labor from International Trade Crimes Act.\u201d\u00a0 The bill, introduced by Reps. 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