Jerry J. Jasinowski

In the following viewpoint, Jerry J. Jasinowski argues that free trade with China benefits the United States. Free access to the 1.2 billion potential consumers in China helps U.S. businesses compete internationally, he maintains. In addition, U.S. economic engagement with China exposes the Chinese to American values such as free competition. If the Chinese embrace the value of freedom in trade and business competition, then freedom in other areas, such as politics and religion, will more easily follow. Jasinowski is president of the National Association of Manufacturers. As you read, consider the following questions:

1. How many dollars’ worth of commercial goods does the United States sell to China annually, according to Jasinowski?
2. In the author’s opinion, why is China’s admittance...