Ribble testifies before the International Trade Commission in support of Wisconsin paper

U.S. Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI) recently testified before the International Trade Commission as part of his ongoing effort to fight for fair markets for Wisconsin paper.

“More than 54,000 hard-working northeast Wisconsinites earn their living by making something the whole world needs: paper,” Ribble said. “Our paper manufacturers are famous worldwide for their efficient and high quality production. Unfortunately, they can’t compete when China, Brazil, and other countries are giving their paper companies so much government money that they can sell products below cost.”

Ribble testified at the International Trade Commission to fight for fair markets in a case being brought against Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal as part of the ongoing “Uncoated Paper Antidumping and Countervailing Duty Investigations on Imports from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia, and Portugal.”

The Department of Commerce contends that uncoated paper from Australia, Brazil, China, Indonesia and Portugal is being, or is likely being, sold in the U.S. at less than fair value while countervailable subsidies are being provided to producers and exporters of certain uncoated paper from the People’s Republic of China and Indonesia.

“I believe deeply in free trade, but I feel just as strongly that countries must play by the rules they have willingly agreed to,” Ribble said. “Not only is it the right thing to do, but countless communities in Wisconsin depend on it.”