Today, bipartisan legislation to update Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) was introduced in the House and Senate. In a McClatchy newswire op-ed that has run in nearly 40 newspapers across the country, including the Los Angeles Times and USA Today, Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar, Inc., and Chair of Business Roundtable’s International Engagement Committee, detailed why updated TPA is needed now.
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.