HARRISBURG (100.1 FM and AM 1020 KDKA) — The Biden administration extended the suspension of Section 301 tariffs Friday.
The continuation of that suspension would specifically allow for removing payments on the imports of COVID-19 medical supplies.
And U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) supported the motion.
"I'm glad the Biden administration is continuing the tariff exclusion for PPE. As we turn the corner in the fight against COVID-19, now is not the time to restore taxes on the equipment needed to make sure we do not backslide," stated Toomey.
"In fact, I still believe Congress should end any uncertainty and suspend all taxes on imported PPE."
The suspension will put the Section 301 tariffs on hold for another six months with hopes of perpetuating smooth shipments of COVID-19 medical equipment.