Ways and Means Highlights Conservative Support for Trade
The House Ways and Means Committee touted conservative support for the U.S. trade agenda in a blog post on Feb. 10 (here). A number of prominent conservatives, such as leaders at the Club for Growth and the Heritage Foundation, have…
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recently spoken in favor of Trade Promotion Authority and pending free trade agreements, said the committee, citing a news report and public comments. Some far-right Republicans reject TPA, but lawmakers and industry representatives say those critics aren’t a threat (see 1501150044). Republican leadership in both chambers have pledged to pass both TPA and FTA implementation bills. Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis., has repeatedly signaled TPA support since taking over the committee (see 1502050019). Many House Democrats, however, continue to assail the trade agenda, though Democrats in the Senate are taking a more measured tone.