House vote lets China MFN stand; but OKs hearings on Beijing policies

A resolution ending most-favored trade (MFN) privileges for China was defeated by the House of Representatives on Jun 27, 1996, ending efforts to terminate low tariffs and market access. China has been accused by MNF opponents of transshipping textiles, stealing intellectual property, and violating human rights, and the House is seeking to investigate these charges. Many US retailers now rely on low-cost apparel imports from China.
WASHINGTON (FNS) - The House endorsed President Clinton's China policy Thursday and overwhelmingly defeated a resolution that would have withdrawn its most-favored-nation trade privileges. Despite charges that China continues to [...]