As bad as that number is. the sad fact is that $35 billion underestimates the true size of the trade deficit. Because of the massive amounts of transhipment that have flooded our shores. the actual trade deficit is some $6 billion larger. What Is left of the quota system has become a porous sieve. subject to the manipulation of shady Importers and retailers who look the other way at fraudulent schemes designed to evade our quota system. and steal jobs from the American worker. The legislation being introduced will shut down the illegal evasion of our quotas. It slaps harsh penalties on customs offenders. and it provides customs with adequate resources to enforce our textile agreements.
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Importers are shady and look the other way at fraudulent schemes.