This is a bedrock principle of international trade. Although China has violated trade agreements in the past, the best way to secure China compliance is to engage the Chinese government, not isolate it. Our Allies have no intention of joining the U.S. in imposing trade sanctions. If we isolate China from trade, we are essentially isolating ourselves from that market. Other nations will be more than happy to trade with China in our place.
China imports billion of dollars of American goods - particularly high tech products.
Exports to China have tripled over the last 10 years and now support over 170,000 jobs. As a member of the Small Business Committee, Congresswoman McCarthy helped oversee and pass several pieces of legislation signed into law by the President. This has been the most productive Congress ever for Small Business legislation with 11 bills passed through the Committee and 6 of those signed by President Clinton. The Small Business Investment Companies provide the resources small businesses need. This program has assisted in the creation of companies such as AOL and Federal Express.