The AFL-CIO is praising the U.S. Commerce Secretary's decision to examine whether China meets the market economy test. AFL-CIO President Rich Trumka says that a thorough assessment is necessary to "ensure American workers are competing on a level playing field."

Trumka says a fair analysis of the facts will reaffirm that China's extensive government involvement "merits 'non-market economy' treatment so that the U.S. can properly address dumped, underpriced goods and services that hurt U.S. workers and producers."