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MO HCR16

Concurrent Resolution

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/20/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Urges the President and Congress to find a solution protecting the nation's sole magnesium producer without destroying the U.S. magnesium die cast industry
  • Requests lifting of tariffs 731-TA-1071 and 731-TA-1072 on die cast magnesium alloys from China and Russia, or imposing similar tariffs on imported finished magnesium products
  • Notes that current tariffs allow the nation's only magnesium producer to set prices without competition, driving die casting companies out of business
  • Identifies Spartan Light Metal Products as an example of a family-owned die casting company employing over 600 people facing loss of approximately 60% of its magnesium business
  • Directs the Missouri House Chief Clerk to send inscribed copies to President Barack Obama and the Missouri Congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Urges the President of the United States and Congress to lift tariffs on die cast magnesium alloys to prevent die cast companies from going out of business

Last Action

Referred: International Trade and Job Creation (H)

2/10/2011

Committee Referrals

International Trade And Job Creation2/10/2011

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