Lawmakers from both parties are calling on President Trump to take a firm line on Chinese steel as Trump embarks on his first trip to Asia as president.

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"Taking a tough stance on China is something the president has to do," Rep. Tim Ryan (D-Ohio) told The Hill.

"The bottom line is we don't want unfair advantage, we we just want a level playing field," added Rep. John Katko (R-N.Y.).