Hill: ‘TPA Supports Arkansas’s Farmers, Manufacturers, and Economy’For more information, contact: Mike Siegel, (202) 225-2506
Washington, DC,
June 18, 2015
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives again voted to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Following passage of TPA, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the below statement....
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives again voted to renew Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). Following passage of TPA, Congressman French Hill (AR-2) released the below statement: “I am encouraged that the House has found a way to revive TPA despite the President’s inability to convince House Democrats on the importance of increased congressional oversight when negotiating trade agreements. Beyond the much-needed congressional oversight for the President’s trade negotiators, TPA also provides a greater opportunity for America to thrive in today’s global economy. With 95 percent of the world’s customers living outside of the United States, we need to structure favorable trade deals that pry open markets for American goods and services in other parts of the world. Bottom line: moving forward with TPA supports Arkansas’s farmers, manufacturers, and economy.” ### Related Hill Votes to Create More Jobs, More Transparency in Trade Negotiations Additional Information Summary of TPA from House Ways and Means Committee Heritage Foundation: TPA Advances Economic Freedom Paul Ryan and Ted Cruz: TPA Puts Congress in Charge of Trade CATO: Trade Promotion Authority Is not an Executive Power Grab CATO: Top Nine Myths About Trade Promotion Authority And The Trans-Pacific Partnership ### |
