Contact Congress about S. 1165: Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2025

The U.S. Trade Representative would have to watch Chinese industrial subsidies and report yearly on risks to U.S. jobs and manufacturing. The report would also list possible steps Congress or federal agencies could take next.

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Strengthen American Competitiveness Against Harmful Subsidies Act of 2025 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Latest action on S. 1165: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects federal trade and economic agencies, U.S. manufacturers, and workers in industries that face subsidized Chinese competition. It could also matter to companies in sectors tied to national security, energy, transportation, infrastructure, and key technology. Congress would get more regular information before deciding whether to take future trade or economic action.

Why this matters: Chinese subsidies can make it harder for some U.S. factories and workers to compete, and this bill would make the federal government track those risks more closely. The reports could help lawmakers see where U.S. jobs or production capacity may be most exposed. They could also shape later choices on tariffs, trade rules, or support for U.S. industries. The bill itself does not decide those later steps.

Key provisions in S. 1165

• The U.S. Trade Representative must regularly track industrial subsidies from China. This includes subsidies China already gives and ones it plans to add.
• Several federal offices must help with the monitoring work. They include State, Commerce, Agriculture, and the Small Business Administration.
• The U.S. Trade Representative must send Congress a written report every year. The first report is due one year after the bill becomes law, and it goes to the Senate Finance Committee and the House Ways and Means Committee.
• The report must name Chinese subsidies that pose serious risks to U.S. jobs and factories. It must focus especially on strategically important industries and goods, meaning areas tied to security or key technology.
• The report must recommend ways to reduce the risks it finds. Those options may include new laws, agency actions, or other steps.

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Questions people ask about S. 1165

What is S. 1165?

The U.S. Trade Representative would have to watch Chinese industrial subsidies and report yearly on risks to U.S. jobs and manufacturing. The report would also list possible steps Congress or federal agencies could take next.

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Who should I contact about S. 1165?

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