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Support for the Foreign Pollution Fee, introduced by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, is on the rise. The fee is aimed at addressing the connection between energy, economic development, supply chains, national security, and the environment, particularly in relation to China and Russia. By leveraging America's advantage in manufacturing and energy production with lower greenhouse gas emissions, the fee aims to boost domestic production, create more jobs, and discourage the import of pollution-intensive foreign goods.

According to Dr. Cassidy, "It makes absolutely no sense that we allow China to pollute freely and export their products to the U.S.—displacing U.S jobs, manufacturing, and excellence. The Foreign Pollution Fee begins to hold China accountable for their lack of environmental standards while expanding domestic production, increasing opportunities for the American family, and decreasing global emissions."

The Foreign Pollution Fee has garnered support from various individuals and organizations. Cassidy has penned editorials in Foreign Affairs and The Washington Times, highlighting the geopolitical threats China poses to the U.S. global standing and emphasizing the need for a comprehensive foreign policy towards China. He also appeared on Newsmax with Greta Van Susteren to discuss the fee and China's competitive advantage gained from disregarding environmental standards.

In addition to the Foreign Pollution Fee, Cassidy has released a landmark energy and climate policy outline as a response to the Biden administration's actions against domestic energy. This outline proposes an Energy Operation Warp Speed to cut permitting red tape and unleash domestic energy and manufacturing. Cassidy has also led opposition to a domestic carbon tax and introduced comprehensive judicial reform for permitting.

To further support his vision, Cassidy has cosponsored two comprehensive permitting and environmental review reform proposals: the Simplify Timelines and Assure Regulatory Transparency (START) Act and the Spur Permitting of Underdeveloped Resources (SPUR) Act. These bills aim to reform the nation's broken permitting and environmental review processes, which often delay important energy, infrastructure, and transportation projects.

The growing support for the Foreign Pollution Fee reflects the recognition of the need to hold China accountable for its environmental standards while promoting domestic production and job growth. With this fee, the United States aims to create a level playing field for trade, secure global supply chains, and ensure the growth of U.S. manufacturers while isolating China.

To learn more, click on this link: https://www.cassidy.senate.gov/news/press-releases/what-they-are-saying-support-grows-for-the-foreign-pollution-fee/