US House revives bipartisan bill to tackle ‘trade crimes’ committed by Chinese companies

A bipartisan group of lawmakers in the US House of Representatives introduced a bill on Wednesday to help federal agencies tackle “trade crimes” committed by Chinese companies, calling it a crucial companion to US President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

The bill, sponsored by Republican Ashley Hinson of Iowa, would establish a new task force within the Department of Justice to investigate and prosecute trade-related crimes committed by companies and other entities.