During keynote speech, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and U.S. Congressman Ed Royce addresses international attendees at Toolots’ inaugural event
U.S. Congressman Ed Royce addresses guests at the Toolots Inaugural Manufacturing Exchange Summit Aug. 29, 2016CERRITOS, Calif. – Aug. 29, 2016 – U.S. Congressman Ed Royce, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee since 2013, addressed an international audience at the Toolots Manufacturing Summit on Monday. He spoke about the need for international trade agreements that provide mutual benefit for both the United States and China, and advocated increased dialogue and collaboration with global partners.
Royce's speech was one of many given by distinguished guests from the private and public sectors in both countries at the event hosted by Toolots, an E-Commerce business headquartered in Cerritos, Calif. that provides industrial machinery, tools and equipment to worldwide manufacturers.
“One of our goals is to deepen and expand ties between Asia and the United States,” Royce said, speaking to industry, government and thought leaders from the United States and China. “We want everyone in this room to have a level playing field.”
The Congressman, who represents the 39th District of California and also serves on the House Financial Services Committee, said one aspect of the U.S. government’s focus is on cultural exchanges between the two countries – but it’s deeper than that.
“(It’s also) on the issues of how we can address some of the mutual concerns; how we can get a bilateral treaty and an agreement with high standards for mutual benefit,” he added. “We want to open market access for our manufacturers who are trading.”
Recognizing California’s significance to not only the U.S. but world economies, Royce said “trade here is in our DNA” and pointed out the state does approximately $165 billion each year in the import/export industry.
After speaking to the audience about California’s place in the world and ways China and the United States can work together to solve mutual problems, from intellectual property protection concerns to customs and regulatory issues, Royce presented Toolots Chief Executive Officer Jason Fu with an American flag flown over the U.S. Capitol. It was accompanied by a certificate of authenticity provided by the Architect of the Capitol.
Later, Royce expressed appreciation for the opportunity to meet with international leaders at the Summit. He stressed both the value and importance in interacting with world leaders to solve shared problems.
“That strategy of continuing to engage is one I think is very important for the United States and China,” he added.
