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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.

DOWNLOAD “Energy Subsidies in China”

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?

DOWNLOAD: BUYER’S REMORSE REPORT
TAKE ACTION on unsafe product Read More » »

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 » »

AAM’s Paul comments on wrap up of U.S.-China Strategic Economic Dialogue on CNBC’s ‘Closing Bell’

‘Polite exchange,’ but didn’t address underlying problems
WASHINGTON, DC (May 23, 2007) – Scott Paul, executive director of the new Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM), appeared today on CNBC’s “Closing Bell” to discuss the closing of this week’s Strategic Economic Dialogue with China.

Paul lamented the lack of progress made for Read More » »

New study details consequences of predatory trade, shows economic benefits of ‘enforcing trade laws’

Study puts focus on illegal trade practices, shows devastating
effects on workers, manufacturers, their communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. (May 22, 2007) – A study released today by the Alliance for American Manufacturing gives a first-of-its-kind look at the consequences of predatory trade practices on workers, manufacturers and their communities, and emphasizes the Read More » »