U.S. China Working Group
As co-chair of the bipartisan U.S.-China Working Group, I am committed to increasing congressional involvement in the U.S.-China relationship, which will be the United States’ most important diplomatic relationship of the 21st century. Fifty-five Members of Congress with varying views of the U.S.-China relationship belong to the Working Group. The Working Group educates Members of Congress on U.S.-China issues through meetings and briefings with academic, business and political leaders from the United States and China.
Helping American Companies Succeed in China to Create Jobs at Home
One-third of all jobs in Washington state depend on trade, and China is the number one foreign market for Washington state products. China’s growing economy presents a opportunity for Washington state small and medium sized businesses. Together with colleagues from the U.S.-China Working Group, I have introduced legislation to help U.S. small and medium-sized businesses overcome barriers and access the China market.
The four bills in the Competitiveness Agenda aim to help U.S. small and medium sized businesses succeed in China, expand our diplomatic infrastructure in China, boost Chinese language programs in the United States and expand U.S.-China cooperation on energy security and climate change. I introduced these bipartisan bills with my U.S.-China Working Group co-chair Rep. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Working Group members Reps. Susan Davis (D-CA) and Steve Israel (D-NY). This legislation takes a long-term approach to helping American businesses succeed in China so they can create jobs here at home.
Read more about my U.S.-China Market Engagement and Export Promotion Act
