Finance Democrat Casey Says 'No' to TPA, Calls TPP a Threat to US Economy, Jobs
Senate Finance Committee member Bob Casey, D-Pa., voiced opposition to Trade Promotion Authority in a statement on April 16 (here). The bill would “pave the way” for U.S. negotiators to lock down the Trans-Pacific Partnership, said Casey, referring to that…
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pact as “another NAFTA-style deal that costs jobs and hurts Pennsylvania’s economy.” Trade experts widely say TPA is needed to lock down TPP. In the statement, Casey said U.S. trade policy needs to focus directly on middle class wages, job growth and strengthening U.S. manufacturing. “Trade Promotion Authority legislation does none of these things,” he said. Casey is one of the twelve Democrats on the 26-member Finance Committee. Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, is aiming to mark up TPA, alongside other trade bills, in the coming days (see 1504160023). But first Hatch will convene another trade hearing on April 21. The legislation needs only a simple majority to pass committee, and that vote can take place following a markup. At that point, the legislation can be sent to the Senate floor.