Free Trade
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
Unfortunately, the proposed free trade agreements with South Korea, Colombia and Panama do nothing to address the significant flaws in the free trade model that prioritize the rights of multinational companies
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
Congress is not frozen in a state of perpetual gridlock, and the now imminent passage of three long-awaited free-trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea shows it.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
I applaud the administration on the negotiated revisions to these agreements, which will improve market access in Korea, tax transparency in Panama, and labor rights in Colombia.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
I applaud the administration on the negotiated revisions to these agreements, which will improve market access in Korea, tax transparency in Panama, and labor rights in Colombia.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
My worry is that if you approve the FTA at this particular point you remove all the pressure off the powers that be in Colombia to actually make a sincere, honest and concerted attempt to improve the situation.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
The Obama administration has insisted that approval of the deals could come only with Congress the extension of the TAA
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
Boehner promised that the bills would be considered "in tandem" - a gesture designed to appeal to Democrats
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
The White House is depending on Republican support for the trade agreements to overcome the passionate opposition of Democrats concerned about the loss of American jobs to foreign competition
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
Delivery of the pacts to Congress hinged on a pledge by Mr. Boehner to schedule a vote on extending the TAA program in tandem with votes on the three trade pacts
Tuesday, October 4, 2011 - 00:00
The Colombia pact is strongly opposed by U.S. labor groups, who complain that Colombia has not done enough to stop killings of labor leaders and prosecute those responsible