Elected officials and stakeholders are voicing their support for the congressional approval of trade agreements with Korea, Colombia, and Panama. President Obama commended passage of the agreements along with the renewal of strengthened Trade Adjustment Assistance, the Generalized System of Preferences, and the Andean Trade Preferences Act. U.S Trade Representative Ron Kirk also praised Congress’ action. Below is a sampling of what they’re saying so far – check back for periodic updates.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF)
Acting Commerce Secretary Rebecca Blank
Emergency Committee for American Trade (ECAT)
National Association of Manufacturers (NAM)
National Association of Wheat Growers (NAWG) and U.S. Wheat Associates (USW)
National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) and the U.S. Dairy Export Council (USDEC)
National Pork Producers Council (NPPC)
National Retail Federation (NRF)
Representative Erik Paulsen (MN-03)
Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis
Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus (D-Mont.)
Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Hatch (R-Utah)
Texas and Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association
Ways and Means Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX)
