Rep. Greg Walden Questions TPP Prospects in Congress
The Trans-Pacific Partnership likely faces tough odds in the House and isn't likely to get congressional consideration in the near future, Rep. Greg Walden, R-Ore., said of the House dynamics, speaking during a July 18 event hosted by The Atlantic.…
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“My guess is if you put it up for a vote on the House floor today, it would go down dramatically,” Walden said, expecting 10 Democrats or fewer to vote for the deal and saying he is unsure of GOP support. He cited the importance of trade to his home state and Intel’s presence. The presumptive GOP and Democratic presidential nominees have criticized the deal.