Despite national security concerns, GOP leader McCarthy blocked bipartisan bid to limit China’s role in U.S. transit

Editor’s note. This is a problem. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) blocked a bipartisan attempt to limit Chinese companies from contracting with U.S. transit systems, a move that benefited a Chinese government-backed manufacturer with a plant in his district, according to multiple people familiar with the matter. [Damian Paletta and Erica Werner | May 21, 2019…

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ADAM SMITH WOULD AGREE WITH TRUMP ON TARIFFS

Editors note: An interesting article on Adam Smith’s criteria for applying tariffs. Exclusive: Curtis Ellis quotes ‘father of free markets’ in defending move on China [Curtis Ellis | May 17, 2019 | WND] AMERICA FIRST When China reverted to form and reneged on the commitments it made in four months of commercial negotiations with the…

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US Senator Charles Schumer wants ‘top-to-bottom review’ of Chinese train maker CRRC that won design contest for New York City subway cars

Editors note: Using US taxpayer money to support the building of China’s rail car industry makes no sense. We should build this industry, and its supply chain, here. New York senator fears state-owned CRRC could potentially expose US rail system to cyberespionage and sabotageCRRC has already been awarded contracts in recent years for new subway…

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