USTR Robert Lighthizer Statement on the Presidential Memo on China
Washington, DC - U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer today issued the following statement in response to President Trump's directive for USTR to determine whether to initiate an investigation of China regarding intellectual property, innovation, and technology:
"The United States has for many years been facing a very serious problem. China's industrial policies and other practices reportedly have forced the transfer of vital U.S. technology to Chinese companies. We will engage in a thorough investigation and, if needed, take action to preserve the future of U.S. industry. Potentially millions of jobs are at stake for the current and future generations. This will be one of USTR's highest priorities, and we will report back to the President as soon as possible."
华盛顿特区美国贸易代表Robert Lighthizer今天发表了以下声明，回应特朗普总统关于美国贸易代表团的决定，以决定是否启动对中国知识产权、创新和技术的调查：
“美国多年来一直面临着一个非常严重的问题。据报道，中国的产业政策和其他做法迫使美国重要的技术转移到中国企业。我们将进行彻底的调查，如果需要，就采取行动来保护美国工业的未来。潜在的数百万就业机会对当前和未来的几代人来说至关重要。这将是美国贸易代表团的首要任务之一，我们将尽快向总统汇报。”
