Washington Post Quotes Clete Willems on House Committee’s China Hearings

For its article “China committee to focus on economic policy ideas,” The Washington Post quoted Akin lobbying & public policy partner Clete Willems. The article discusses the third hearing being held by the House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, with this hearing focusing on China’s “economic aggression.”

Clete noted that the hearing would be closely followed by D.C.’s lobbying community for hints of what could emerge from the committee once its work is done.

He noted that he is doubtful, however, that legislation like the CHIPS and Science Act could make it through the GOP-controlled House, adding, “There’s not a lot of interest in more spending on the Republican side. I just don’t think that’s in the cards.”