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January 14, 2010

The latest on Chinese tire tariffs: Might they be eliminated?

On Sept. 26, 2009, a 35% tariff was added to the cost of a consumer tire imported from China. What has happened since then?

Tags: Chinese imports, CMA, MTD Facts Issue, President Obama, USW

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:03 PM | » Comments(1)

December 4, 2009

It isn't easy changing an LT tire into an ST tire, or vice versa

Are specialty trailer tires, designated ST, hard to classify? The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) might say "Yes." The United States Department of Homeland Security would say "No."

Tags: Chinese imports, President Obama, RMA, Specialty tires, Tariffs

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, December 4, 2009 8:34 AM | » Comments(0)

October 24, 2009

Republican party asks its membership for help!

The Republican National Committee has been sending out surveys to " a select group of Republicans" in the hope of getting a consensus of their views. The surveys are referred to as "GOP Census Documents."

Tags: Politcial parties, President Obama, Small business

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, October 24, 2009 7:26 PM | » Comments(1)

September 18, 2009

Two years from now, will Chinese tire tariffs be in effect?

Web Dateline April 20, 2011 (Washington, D.C.): President Barack Obama attended ceremonies at the Capitol today celebrating the one-year anniversary of the passing of the National Health Care Act of 2010.

Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, Tire tariffs

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, September 18, 2009 9:47 AM | » Comments(1)

September 12, 2009

President Obama announces tariffs in the dark of the night

Late Friday night? Really? President Barack Obama decides to announce his imposition of strict tariffs on Chinese consumer tire imports after business hours on Friday, entering the weekend?

Tags: Chinese tire imports, GITI Tire, International Trade Commission, President Obama, Private brand tires, USW

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Saturday, September 12, 2009 7:52 AM | » Comments(6)

September 9, 2009

Tariffs: the 5% solution

With President Obama close to a decision on what to do with Chinese consumer tire imports, MTD Editor Bob Ulrich weighs in with his advice.

Categories: Bobs Videos
 Tags: B.O.B., Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Wednesday, September 9, 2009 7:48 AM | » Comments(2)

September 4, 2009

Chinese tire tariff opponent has advice for President Obama

Now we wait. United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk has given President Barack Obama his office’s recommendations on the Chinese tire import case. The president has until Sept. 17 to make a final ruling.

Tags: Chinese imports, International Trade Commission, President Obama, USW

Author: Bob Ulrich | Posted @ Friday, September 4, 2009 12:21 PM | » Comments(3)

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