Instead of the attack was unfair subsidies and tariffs in China, U.S. manufacturers and service providers with regard to economic disadvantage, a bipartisan group of senators to approve the domestic production of ethanol.
The product of alternative energy from corn is the beneficiary of subsidies, tariffs and quotas, which are unprecedented in the basis of 17 senators led by Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and John Kyl (R-AZ) takes place.
"Maybe the elimination or reduction of subsidies for ethanol and trade barriers are important steps to take to reduce the budget deficit, improve the environment and reduce our dependence on imported oil," they wrote in a letter to Senate leaders .
The awards, which are currently at 54 cents per gallon generally discourage the importation of low-cost subsidies for ethanol made from sugar in Brazil, critics say.
They also note that the growing demand for corn to produce fuel additive added to cereals to higher prices of feed and food, so that more people suffer from hunger in the Third World.
This year, the government also requires the nation's fuel 12000000000 gallons of fuel containing renewable resources. The combined market share of government expenditure to grant U.S. $ 31000000000 Over the next five years, according to the letter.
"The combination of subsidy to ethanol gas tax is not to defend" the letter said.
Despite the rare cooperation between the parties, could be the end of federal support for ethanol industry will be much easier said than done.
The industry is strongly supported in the production of maize in the Midwestern states like Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Illinois and Nebraska. Parliaments of these countries - at least 10 senators - just the suspension of aid in support of the sector.
Not to mention the fact that nowhere more important than the ethanol industry in Iowa, which happens to be the first state to hold presidential primaries. Due to its special place in the presidential nomination, each presidential ambitions MPs lose their chance at the White House by supporting the bipartisan effort.
However, many Republicans feel the pressure of the right to end their subsidies and tariffs parties. Tea party members are less receptive to alternative energy and built a movement on unnecessary expenses.
"The elimination or reduction of ethanol subsidies and trade barriers are important steps to do to reduce the budget deficit, improve the environment and reduce our dependence on foreign oil. We look forward to working with you responsible fiscal policy, the energy can "read the letter.
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