USW President Praises Levin Proposal for TPP Guidelines
United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard praised in a Jan 26 statement a recent proposal floated by House Ways and Means ranking member Sandy Levin, D-Mich., on guidelines for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (here). Levin outlined his preferences for a TPP…
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agreement, which includes strong rules on labor and currency as well as improved market access, on Jan. 22 (see 1501230030). Levin has repeatedly said over recent months Congress should focus on TPP, rather than rushing to secure Trade Promotion Authority (see 1412050028). Gerard backed up that TPP priority in his statement. "Right now, U.S. negotiators are rushing to conclude a deal. Arbitrary deadlines will only diminish American opportunity by giving our trading partners the upper hand," said Gerard. "They can sit on their hands knowing that U.S. negotiators are watching the clock, looking to conclude an agreement with less than adequate results for American workers and their families."