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Chairman Ryan, to Advance Trade Agenda, Leads Congressional Delegation to Asia
WASHINGTON — This afternoon, a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives left Washington for a week-long visit to three Asian nations participating in ongoing Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. The eight-member delegation will meet with senior government officials and American and local business leaders in an effort to advance the U.S. trade agenda and strengthen ties with these countries. More information about the trip will be released throughout the week. Upon departure, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Paul Ryan (R-WI) released the following statement:
"Our economy, our national security, and our very standing in the world are all tied to our trade agenda. Other countries are trying to reshape the state of play in Asia, and so we have to stay engaged. Our trading partners need to know that the United States is serious about advancing its trade priorities and strengthening our ties in the region. They also need to know that we will not accept just any agreement. We will accept only one that truly breaks down barriers for American exporters. I look forward to talking more about expanding economic cooperation with our friends in Asia." Other members of the delegation are Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY), Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), Rep. Pat Tiberi (R-OH), Rep. Dave Reichert (R-WA), Rep. Charles Boustany (R-LA), Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL), and Rep. Rep. Adrian Smith (R-NE). ### |