TPA

Could 2021 Be The End Of The Road For TPA?
Could 2021 Be The End Of The Road For TPA?
Could 2021 Be The End Of The Road For TPA?
Trade Promotion Authority allows an Administration to speed trade deals through Congress without deal-killing amendments. TPA is close to expiring, and with no new trade deals in sight, there is a possibility TPA will expire. According to many in the Ag industry, TPA is the linchpin for getting U ...
Tai: Trade Deals Must Have Bipartisan Support
Tai: Trade Deals Must Have Bipartisan Support
Tai: Trade Deals Must Have Bipartisan Support
U.S. Trade Ambassador Katherine Tai says any new multilateral Asia Pacific trade deal for the Administration must be bipartisan, while a key bilateral deal with the U.K. may be complicated by continued turbulence in Northern Ireland. When speaking before the Senate Finance Committee recently, Tai said the Transpacific Partnership, from which the Trump administration withdrew, lacked bipartisan Con
Salmonsen: U.S. Has Already Missed Out On Current TPA
Salmonsen: U.S. Has Already Missed Out On Current TPA
Salmonsen: U.S. Has Already Missed Out On Current TPA
The deadline for the U.S. to negotiate bilateral trade deals with the U.K. and Kenya under rules for streamlined Congressional approval has expired. Technically, current Trade Promotion Authority allowing up-or-down votes on trade deals with no amendments, expires June 30th ...
AFIA Applauds Vilsack Enthusiasm for TPA
AFIA Applauds Vilsack Enthusiasm for TPA
AFIA Applauds Vilsack Enthusiasm for TPA
The American Feed Industry Association is thanking Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack for asking Congress to renew Trade Promotion Authority legislation. AFIA’s President and CEO Constance Cullman said the animal feed and pet food industries are encouraged by Secretary Vilsack’s recognition of the importance of renewing TPA and is hopeful that the Biden administration intends to take an active and supporti
Wyden, Crapo Say Transparency Is Vital During Trade Talks
Wyden, Crapo Say Transparency Is Vital During Trade Talks
Wyden, Crapo Say Transparency Is Vital During Trade Talks
Bipartisanship is rare on Capitol Hill these days, but one area of agreement recently is transparency in trade talks. While lawmakers aren’t directly involved in trade negotiations, they must ultimately approve trade deals the U.S. strikes with other nations, making transparency during negotiations vital. The ...
Trump Wants Quick Action on USMCA
Trump Wants Quick Action on USMCA
Trump Wants Quick Action on USMCA
President Trump wants lawmakers to move quickly to approve USMCA.  The NAFTA replacement is currently being navigated through procedural hurdles before the administration can present the final proposed agreement to Congress. Lawmakers must consider the agreement on a simple yes or no vote, with no amendments, with Trade Promotion Authority in effect.  ...

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