Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following statements today after President Obama and Mexican President Calderon announced new developments in the longstanding trucking dispute between the two countries.    Chairman Camp stated: “I am encouraged by today’s announcement that the United States and Mexico have made… Read more

Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) issued the following statement today after former Republican and Democratic senior government officials issued a joint letter calling for passage of the pending free trade agreements with Colombia and Panama within the first half of 2011. The letter included signatures from six former United States Trade Representatives, two former White House… Read more

Washington, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) issued the following comments today in response to the release of President Obama’s 2011 Trade Policy Agenda: Chairman Camp: “While I commend the President’s commitment to enforcement as laid out in his Trade Policy Agenda, I am disappointed that the Administration has… Read more

Washington, DC – Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) made the following statement today in support of the letter 67 House freshman Members sent to the President encouraging passage of the three pending trade agreements: Chairman Camp said, "The letter from the freshmen Members shows their commitment to a pro-growth agenda.  The letter underscores the importance of passing the three… Read more

The Economic Policy Institute (EPI), a union-funded organization, has estimated that the cuts contained in the CR would result in a loss of 994,000 jobs. This analysis is based on a highly simplified economic analysis that has repeatedly been demonstrated to be wildly inaccurate. EPI’s Jobs Analysis – Even the White House Thinks It Is Wrong EPI’s track record on forecasting the… Read more

Washington, DC - Ways and Means Committee Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today issued the following statement in reaction to the release of the Administration’s budget:   “It is time to say ‘enough is enough’ and put a stop to the government’s deficit spending spree.  It is time for Washington to learn to live within its means. We need a serious plan to address our out of control spending… Read more

Multiple media outlets this week reported on the call by Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) to move the three pending trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea by July 1, 2011.  For example, the Washington Post reported on Camp’s call for action by the Administration, noting he commented that delayed action “severely disadvantages U.S. businesses who sell their… Read more

(Remarks as Prepard) Almost five months ago, just before the elections, I was asked to give a speech on taxes and trade.  I started off discussing how it wasn’t always easy being an advocate for a free trade agenda and a tax code that promotes international expansion rather than isolationism. I said, at the time, that:  "Not since the 1930s has so much uncertainty gripped… Read more

Washington, DC - Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) today delivered opening remarks at the Committee on Ways and Means Hearing on President Obama's Trade Policy Agenda.  Below are excerpts, followed by the full remarks. Administration’s Lack of Commitment on Trade "Frankly, the lack of commitment on these critical, job-creating agreements is hindering the rest of our trade agenda… Read more

Colombia has made dramatic and sustained strides in restoring the rule of law and improving safety and quality of life for all Colombians – and, in particular, union members:   The murder of any Colombian is a tragedy to be avoided. Homicides against union members continue to decline dramatically – from 196 cases in 2002 to 33 in 2010, a decline of 83%. Colombia has made… Read more