I saw the government really using the excuse of a weak economy and a financial crisis to create more government and to push onto the American entrepreneurial society more and more restraints and government activity.

European officials countered that Boeing received unfair subsidies from the United States and the WTO ruled separately that they each received unfair government assistance. steel manufacturers subsequently beseeched the White House to halt an influx of Chinese steel pipe used to make plumbing and fence materials. Trade Representative from May 2005 to May 2006.

As Trade Representative Portman is cited for initiating worldwide trade agreements between other countries and the United States and pursuing claims against China and the European Union at the World Trade Organization. Born in Cincinnati Ohio Portman graduated from Dartmouth College and the University of Michigan Law School before becoming an associate and partner with several nationally recognized law firms. The author of policy papers as well as a 2004 book about Shaker life in Ohio Portman's modest collection in writing complements his unassuming political positions that have helped him gain a reputation for willingness to work with Democratic lawmakers.