ADG: Critical agreementADG: Critical agreement
Washington, DC,
June 22, 2015
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By French Hill and Randy Veach Special to the Democrat-Gazette
As we advance into the 21st Century, being able to compete economically with other nations is vital to the future of this country. With 95 percent of the world's consumers living outside the United States, favorable trade agreements would open doors to our farmers and manufacturers in Arkansas for easier access to billions of new customers...
As we advance into the 21st Century, being able to compete economically with other nations is vital to the future of this country. With 95 percent of the world's consumers living outside the United States, favorable trade agreements would open doors to our farmers and manufacturers in Arkansas for easier access to billions of new customers. Currently, trade supports more than 38 million--one in five--American jobs. The United States is currently pursuing several trade agreements, including the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) in the Asia-Pacific region, and the Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (T-TIP) in Europe, which would give the United States access to about one billion more customers. Passing Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is the first step to opening up markets to American goods and services, which will grow the economy and lead to more jobs, while simultaneously decreasing our trade deficit. TPA guarantees America the strongest possible hand at the negotiating table, while creating an open and transparent process and holding the president and his negotiators accountable to Congress and the American people. |
