Negotiators have made solid progress toward completing a Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement, reinforcing the need for Congress to pass Trade Promotion Authority. From The Hill, "Fast-track authority, currency manipulation remain top trade issues amid TPP delay": Business groups and... Continue Reading
There are a lot of rumors circulating about Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), and it’s time to separate fact from fiction. The Trade Benefits America Coalition has produced a new report that explains what TPA is, how it works, and why it is an important tool to support U.S. growth and jobs.... Continue Reading
Doug Oberhelman, Chairman and CEO of Caterpillar Inc., gave a notable speech last week at the World Affairs Council of Atlanta. News coverage ... OnlineAthens.com, "Caterpillar CEO says U.S. taxes, regulations hamper business": ATLANTA — American manufacturing is hindered in global... Continue Reading
Catching up with CNBC interviews with BRT-member CEOs. Want to know how the economy's doing? Check these out. AEP CEO: EPA has listened to industry (Nick Akins) Dow Earnings: Liveris (Andrew Liveris) Owens Corning CEO: Seen increase in energy efficiency (Michael Thaman) Explaining Cat's... Continue Reading
A round-up of news coverage on Business Roundtable's trade priorities... Washington Times, "Time right for new trade deals, CEOs say": The United States should take advantage of a rare burst of momentum on the international trade front before it dissipates, a group of top American CEOs said... Continue Reading