For the first time in more than 15 years, more Americans say free trade helps rather than hurts our economy. That's the takeaway from a new poll out this morning. According to the NBC News-Wall Street Journal survey, the finding "is a turning point: it marks the first time in more than 15 years that a plurality of Americans said that free trade helped. The last time Americans had… Read more

By Rep. Tom McClintock (R-CA) It's said that when the plan for the ancient city of Alexandria was presented to the great Alexander, his master builder pointed with pride to an ingenious way to honor the city’s namesake. All of the city’s water supply would be channeled to a great central fountain featuring a giant statue of Alexander, and then flow from it to the surrounding city.… Read more

“The U.S. pork industry, U.S. agriculture, indeed the entire U.S. economy needs TPA, and we need it soon.” That’s the message from one pork producer in Iowa. But it’s a message that is being amplified all across America's agricultural states. It isn’t just about a sector that recognizes the benefits of increased trade. It’s about people whose livelihoods depend on… Read more

WASHINGTON —This morning, on CBS's Face the Nation, Wisconsin’s First District Congressman and House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) spoke with Bob Schieffer about getting beyond the violence in Baltimore and getting onto fixing the issues plaguing American cities. Congressman Ryan also made the case for… Read more

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IJReview op-ed The United States is currently negotiating a historic trade agreement with eleven other countries on the Pacific Rim. It could mean more jobs, higher wages, and restored American leadership in the world. But many critics say the president has been unaccountable and the negotiations have been too secretive. That’s why the House is moving a bill I’ve written to open up the… Read more

Trade promotion authority, or TPA, is quickly becoming a well-known term both here in Washington and throughout the nation—the case for increasing transparency, accountability, and leveling the playing field for American workers through better trade agreements grows stronger by the day. As the conversation goes on, it’s clear that more trade will create better jobs and more opportunity.… Read more

Washington Post op-ed When Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visits the White House this week, President Obama should offer him a warm welcome—and a friendly challenge. Right now, the United States is negotiating a historic trade deal with Japan and 10 other countries on the Pacific Rim, and one of the key remaining issues is whether Japan will open its agriculture and auto markets… Read more

Last week, Chairman Paul Ryan delivered the Weekly Republican Address, and he posed the following question: “Is China going to write the rules of the global economy, or are we?” The best thing the Unites States can do right now to level the playing field for American workers is pass Trade Promotion Authority. This will ensure that Americans get the best deal possible when… Read more

There’s no doubt about it: The tech industry is going big for the Trade Priorities and Accountability Act. “Industry hails tech promotion authority bill,” writes Broadcasting & Cable. “Tech companies and trade groups come out in support of the Trade Priorities Act,” reports National Journal. Or as the Information Technology Industry Council put it, “Tech speaks with one voice in… Read more