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.
Today’s vote sets the stage for final passage of bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation. This bill will help ensure U.S. negotiators bring back the strongest possible trade agreements for American business and workers.
Business Roundtable applauds House passage of bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation which is critical to negotiating the best possible trade agreements for the United States and opening up new markets for American-made products and services
“We applaud the House for passing bipartisan TPA legislation to ensure the United States can negotiate the best possible trade agreements for our U.S. businesses, farmers and workers. Trade agreements are key to opening new markets for American-made goods and services, supporting well-paying U.S. jobs and delivering much-needed economic growth.
“Additionally, the Roundtable has long supported Trade Adjustment Assistance, and we urge the House to resolve the current impasse so Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance can be signed into law.”
Business Roundtable, whose members lead companies with nearly 16 million employees collectively, is calling on members of the U.S. House of Representatives to support both the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015) and bipartisan Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation.
International Engagement Committee Chair and Cummins Inc. Chairman and CEO Thomas Linebarger Urges the House of Representatives to support and vote for the bipartisan
Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) legislation.
