Press Releases

Today, U.S. Reps. DelBene, Levin, Kind and Higgins warned  United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer against violating Trade Promotional Authority. This comes after reports that the Trump Administration working to negotiate a bilateral trade agreement with Mexico.  A joint statement from the lawmakers is below: 

“Given the volatility already caused by President Trump’s reckless trade policies, it is critical for Ambassador Lighthizer to consult with Congress if the Administration intends to backtrack from its original commitment to negotiate a modernized NAFTA agreement with Canada and Mexico. Pursuing bilateral agreements with one or both nations would present challenges and opportunities. Consistent with his legal obligations under Trade Promotion Authority, Ambassador Lighthizer and his team must give Congress a blueprint of what they hope to achieve through bilateral talks, and how it will benefit U.S. farmers, workers, and families.”