Rob Portman Quotes on Duty (5 Quotes)

There the responsibility at this point rests squarely with the European Union and their ability to come forward with a proposal that is meaningful and credible on market access,

Given the short time before the Hong Kong ministerial, the E.U.'s lack of urgency is very concerning. They, like the U.S., have a responsibility to help move the talks forward with a strong, ambitious proposal. We've done our part, and the U.S. will continue pushing for the E.U. to do theirs.

As a mature trading partner, China should be held accountable for its actions and required to live up to its responsibilities, including opening markets and enforcing intellectual property rights. We will use all options available to meet this challenge.

It is time for the EU to step forward (with an offer) or bear the responsibility for derailing the Doha Round,

The findings confirm that U.S. duties on Canadian lumber to counter were properly imposed under international trade rules,