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International Engagement

Open markets for international trade and investment are essential for supporting U.S. economic growth and jobs. Business Roundtable supports policies that promote U.S. trade and investment, and create a level playing field for U.S. companies competing in global markets.

Recent Activities in International Engagement

October 27, 2015
News Release
Business Leaders Commend House Passage of Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization

In fiscal year 2014, the Ex-Im Bank provided financing for $27.5 billion worth of U.S. exports through its approval of over 3,700 transactions for U.S. companies, including more than 3,300 for small businesses. These exports supported an estimated 164,000 American jobs at these companies, as well as companies in their U.S. supply chains.

October 27, 2015
Letter
Business Leaders Urge House Vote to Reauthorize the Export-Import Bank of the United States

Ex-Im Bank is a vital tool for promoting U.S. businesses of all sizes and American jobs in the competitive, global marketplace. Passage of H.R. 597 would help expand U.S. exports, create and support American manufacturing and jobs, and grow the U.S. economy, all at very little risk to U.S. taxpayers.

October 9, 2015
News Release
Business Leaders Welcome House Vote to End Ban on Oil Exports

BRT welcomed passage by the U.S. House of Representatives of H.R. 702, a bill to end the ban on U.S. oil exports.

October 6, 2015
Letter
Joint Letter in Support of Crude Oil Exports

We urge you to support H.R. 702, a bill to lift the self-imposed restriction on U.S. crude oil exports. Enactment of this important bipartisan legislation will benefit American consumers, create jobs right here at home, grow the economy, reduce our trade deficit, and bolster our strategic alliances abroad.

October 5, 2015
News Release
Statement by America’s Business Leaders on Conclusion of TPP Negotiations

BRT released the following statement on the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations: “We thank President Obama, Ambassador Froman and the U.S. negotiating team for their tireless work on the TPP negotiations, and we look forward to reviewing the details of this agreement,” said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Inc. and Chair of the Business Roundtable International Engagement Committee.

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