The results are in, and experts across the political spectrum agree: Trade is good for America. First, there's a new report from the center-left organization, Third Way, which concludes that "nearly all recent trade deals have improved our balance of trade in goods, and in the aggregate the gains have been substantial."1 The authors note that because the U.S. consistently runs… Read more

As the Ways and Means Committee works on legislation to promote American exports, conservative, free-enterprise organizations are speaking out for an expanded U.S. trade policy. Chairman Ryan has noted that good trade deals are good for jobs, and to get the best deals, Congress has to put in place trade promotion authority (TPA). Club for Growth President David McIntosh… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Chairman Paul Ryan delivered the following remarks at the Washington International Trade Association on his vision for expanded U.S. trade. "Hi, everybody. I want to thank Steve for the introduction. And I want to thank all of you for joining us here today. As you know, this is my first time at WITA [Washington International Trade Association]. And this is a very… Read more

WASHINGTON — This morning, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will deliver an address at the Washington International Trade Association about his vision for expanded U.S. trade. Below are excerpts from his remarks, as prepared for delivery. "So, trade is good for America. People have legitimate gripes with the global economy. But let’s be sure we’ve grabbed… Read more

WASHINGTON — In his first major policy address since assuming the top spot at the House Ways and Means Committee, Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) will speak at the Washington International Trade Association (WITA) about the committee’s trade policy agenda for the 114th Congress. In his remarks, he will make the case for how trade improves America’s economy, national security, and… Read more

As Republicans and Democrats work to put in place bipartisan trade promotion authority, editorial boards from coast to coast are rallying behind the effort. Trade Promotion Authority—or TPA—empowers Congress to set the negotiating objectives when pursing trade agreements with other countries and helps the United States get the best deal possible. Here’s a sampling of what newspapers have… Read more

This afternoon, the House Ways and Means Committee will hold a hearing on United States trade policy, with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman. It's an opportunity to explore a critical component of a pro-growth economic agenda: expanding export markets for American-made goods and services. The vast majority of the world’s consumers live beyond our borders, and we… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) delivered the following opening statement during the Ways and Means hearing on the U.S. trade policy agenda with U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman. "I want to start by thanking Ambassador Froman. You and your team are doing very important work, and this committee is going to do all we can to make it a… Read more

WASHINGTON — Today, Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Chairman Pat Tiberi (R-OH) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's comments on trade during the State of the Union address. "President Obama showed a glimmer of bipartisanship last night with his support for growing the economy and promoting job creation through trade agreements and Trade Promotion… Read more

WASHINGTON — Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) issued the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union address. “The President said he wants to work with Congress, and I want to take him up on that offer. But to make real progress, we have to focus on finding common ground—not issues that only divide us. “I was glad to hear the… Read more