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2.3 Million Jobs Lost to China since 2001

Contact: Steven Capozzola, 202-393-3430

2.3 Million Jobs Lost to China since 2001;
Replacement Jobs Pay Substantially Less, Data Shows
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U.S. Advanced Technology Sector Hit Hard by Trade Deficit with China
WASHINGTON – The increasing U.S. trade deficit with China has cost 2.3 Read More » »

Obama, Clinton Vow to “Get Tough with China” and Enforce Trade Laws at Manufacturing Forum

Candidates address growing concerns about swelling U.S.-China trade deficit that has cost Pennsylvania workers 78,000 jobs since 2001, 1.8 million jobs nationwide

PITTSBURGH, PA — April 14, 2008 — Democratic Presidential Candidates Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama vowed to hold China and other offending countries accountable for unfair trade practices that Read More » »

New Ad Campaign Urges Presidential Candidates to Hold China Accountable

With race tightening, state-wide campaign demands commitment to end China’s cheating on trade laws; trade deficit costing 15,640Pennsylvania jobs per year

WASHINGTON, DC — With jobless claims at a two year high, and the economy the top concern for voters in the tightening Pennsylvania race, the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) Read More » »

China Cheats, Pennsylvania Workers Lose

15,640 Pennsylvania jobs lost per year as a result of China’s illegal trade practices

WASHINGTON, DC, March 25, 2008—A new analysis by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) found that the U.S. trade deficit with China has taken a surprising toll on Pennsylvania workers.  Annual job losses in Pennsylvania due to Read More » »

Jobs Matter in the Super Tuesday States: 1.5 million manufacturing jobs lost in past seven years

Washington, DC. January 28, 2008. A new analysis by the Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM) on the 24 states holding caucuses or primaries on February 5th found that:

-The 24 states have lost approximately 1,568,600 manufacturing jobs in the past seven years. (Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics)

-These 24 states have lost Read More » »

GROUNDBREAKING RESEARCH CONFIRMS MASSIVE CHINESE ENERGY SUBSIDIES TO STEEL INDUSTRY

New report uncovers unprecedented subsidies affecting global steel market.

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Washington DC, January 8, 2008 – According to a new report commissioned by the Alliance for American Manufacturing Read More » »

DEADLY CHINESE IMPORTS – ON HOLIDAY SHELVES?

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John Ratzenberger to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings on Manufacturing Issues

 TV and film star will headline “Keep it Made in America” events to encourage voters to ask presidential candidates to speak out about the Read More » »

Will manufacturing job losses be discussed tonight?

More than 3.2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs have been lost;
Heaviest losses hitting African Americans, Hispanics

WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 28, 2007) – With 3.2 million U.S. manufacturing jobs lost since 2000, losses that have hit minority populations particularly hard, AAM is urging the Democratic presidential candidates to address the serious issues Read More » »

Absence of discussion on economy, jobs in presidential debates is unacceptable

AAM urges moderators, panelist to ask questions on the economy, jobs, manufacturing, international trade; calls on candidates to discuss the issues
WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 13, 2007) – The near complete absence the economy, jobs, as well as the issues surrounding manufacturing and international trade, in the five recent presidential candidate Read More » »