Arizona Senators John McCain and Jeff Flake Vote Yes
This CFR Backgrounder explores the
future of U.S. trade policy.
The measure, known as trade promotion authority, would let Obama
submit trade agreements to Congress for an expedited, up-or-down vote without
amendments. It would give the authority to Obama and the next president
for six years as part of a package that revamps U.S. trade policy into the next
decade.
House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a joint statement vowing that Congress would send President Barack Obama a package of trade bills that would allow him to finish negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Senate voted to give Obama fast-track trade negotiation authority.
House Speaker John Boehner and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell issued a joint statement vowing that Congress would send President Barack Obama a package of trade bills that would allow him to finish negotiating the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Senate voted to give Obama fast-track trade negotiation authority.
