RVIA Urges Congress to Act on De Minimis Loophole – RVBusiness – Breaking RV Industry News
FAIRFAX, Va. – The RV Industry Association (RVIA) has taken a significant step in advocating for the protection of American manufacturing by urging Congress to take action on the harmful effects of the de minimis provision in U.S. trade laws, according to a News and Insights article on the RVIA website.
On Sept. 25, Jason Rano, the RVIA vice president of government affairs, sent a letter to key leaders in Congress and the White House, calling for swift reforms that would close loopholes exploited by foreign companies – primarily from China.
- The letter was addressed to Chairmen Ron Wyden and Jason Smith of the Senate Finance and House Ways and Means Committees, as well as Ranking Members Mike Crapo and Richard Neal.
The letter highlighted the disproportionate advantage Chinese companies currently enjoy under Section 321 of the de minimis entry law, which allows them to flood the U.S. market with low-quality, underpriced products while bypassing tariffs, intellectual property rights enforcement, and safety standards.
The RV industry, which contributes $140 billion to the U.S. economy and employs nearly 700,000 Americans, has been particularly affected – especially in the aftermarket sector.
- Rano noted that while Congress introduced the de minimis law with good intentions, its unintended consequences are threatening the future of the American RV aftermarket and other industries that form part of the $1 trillion outdoor recreation economy.
The RVIA is committed to collaborating with lawmakers to enact reforms that will restore fair competition and protect American jobs. With Congress currently considering multiple bills addressing de minimis abuses, the RV Industry Association is advocating for urgent action before the end of the year.
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