Some have criticized this approach by suggesting that the courts will not act any quicker than under existing law. That may be true. At the same time, however, we are aware of rapid and responsive judicial action, and we should mot foreclose the option that this may occur in trade cases. The plaintiff could harldly be worse off with this additional option than under current law. Furthermore, this amendment is not protectionist.
Free trade means the cost of production and a reasonable profit.
Free trade does mean that countries can dump goods in the U.S. at a lower cost than they are sold in their home markets. Finally, there is a long list of witnesses who have testified in favor of this legislation, including the American Apparel Manufacturers Association, the American Iron and Steel Institute, Bethlehem Steel, and many others.