since i took office, we've brought trade cases against china at nearly twice the rate as the last ad men station and these actions are making a difference. for example, we halted an unfair surge in chinese tires which has helped put over 1,000 american workers back on the job. but we haven't stopped there. two weeks ago i created a trade enforcement unit to investigate any unfair trade actions taking place anywhere in the world. our competitors should be on notice. you will knot get away with skirting the rules. when we can we will rally support from our allies and when it makes sense to act on our even we will. i just signed a bill to help american companies that are facing unfair foreign competition. these companies employ tens of thousands of americans in nearly 40 states. because of subsidies from