Its in Americas best interest for Congress to have increased input with trade negotiations
Texas Insider Report: WASHINGTON DC The U.S. House of Representatives today voted to reauthorize Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) the procedure used by Congress for decades to require the executive branch to consider congressional objectives when negotiating trade agreements.
I believe it is in Americas best interest for Congress to have more say with ongoing trade negotiations and that is what TPA delivers" said U.S. Representative Will Hurd from the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. TPA will give Congress more access during the negotiating process and provide all Americans the opportunity to read tradeagreements at least 60 days before they are voted on."
Supported by Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz as well as organizations such as the Texas Farm Bureau American Conservative Union 60 Plus Association Americans for TaxReform and the Competitive Enterprise Institute TPA will help ensure that American businesses and workers are able to stay competitive with foreign nations.
Texas Toyota executive Chris Neilson said Exports of San Antonio built-Toyota trucks which currently represent nearly 10 percent of their production help keep our state and local economies moving forward. That includes the 6000 assembly plant and suppliers positions plus the 15000 spin-off jobs created. Were grateful that Rep. Hurd understands the importance TPA will play in making sure that growth continues."
There are about 3 milliontrade jobs in Texas and 48000 of those jobs are in the 23rd Congressional District of Texas. On average trade related jobs pay 16 more than other jobs.
The U.S. needs more free trade agreements in order to increase the competitiveness of Texas-made goods in foreign markets where hightariffs too often shut out American products. Congress passing Trade Promotion Authority is the first step. Not only does the Texas border depend on trade but so does the economy of our great state. Texas needs TPA stated Border Trade Alliance Chairman Jesse Hereford.
Trade is a vital part of the Texas economy and its my duty to support policies that bolster trade promote economic growth and job creation in my district. That it also strengthens the constitutional rights of Congress and shines a bright light on the Presidents ongoing trade negotiations at the same time makes this a win-win situation" Hurd concluded.
