Pelosi Leads Democrat-Dominated Delegation Through Japan, Other TPP Countries
House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., is leading a congressional delegation, comprised of several Democrats and one Republican, to Trans-Pacific Partnership countries Vietnam, South Korea and Japan, as well as Cambodia and Myanmar. The trip will focus on increasing “fair…
Sign up for a free preview to unlock the rest of this article
Timely, relevant coverage of court proceedings and agency rulings involving tariffs, classification, valuation, origin and antidumping and countervailing duties. Each day, Trade Law Daily subscribers receive a daily headline email, in-depth PDF edition and access to all relevant documents via our trade law source document library and website.
trade” and boosting security alliances and human rights, Pelosi’s office said on March 28 (here). “Members are particularly interested in gaining further understanding of how the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement that is currently being negotiated will impact the region’s markets and economies,” said Pelosi. The House starts a week-long recess this week. Democrats Sandy Levin, Mich., and Charlie Rangel, N.Y., are among the 10 lawmakers on the delegation. Levin has called for more transparency and reformed rules in TPP negotiations (see 1503230078). Pelosi hasn’t committed to opposing or supporting the deal.