Comment from Petersen, Michael
Michael PetersenOpposeIndividual
Summary: Michael D. Petersen, a business analyst in the interior finishes industry, opposes the proposed import quotas and increased tariffs on quartz slabs. He argues that these trade restrictions will increase costs for working families and affordable housing developers while unfairly penalizing small businesses to protect a domestic luxury manufacturer's market position.
June 1, 2026
The Honorable Katherine Tai
United States Trade Representative
Office of the United States Trade Representative
600 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 20508
RE: STRONG OPPOSITION TO PROPOSED IMPORT QUOTAS AND INCREASED TARIFFS ON
QUARTZ SLABS