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Passage of TPA Critical to US Involvement in Trans-Pacific Partnership
2015-06-05 02:00:00| ThePigSite - Industry News
CANADA and US - The chair of the National Pork Producers Trade Committee says acceptance of the Trade Promotion Authority will be key to ensuring the United States participation in the Trans-Pacific Partnership, writes Bruce Cochrane.
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Food industry welcomes Senate's passage of TPA
2015-05-26 10:46:49| Food - Topix.net
Presdent Barack Obama's proposals to gain "fast track" negotiating authority had faced opposition in the Senate, with fears that trade liberalisation could hit US manufacturing jobs. Under a compromise deal, passed late Friday by 62 to 37 votes, Obama gains the power to sign trade deals without Congressional approval.
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TPA passes the Senate - On to the House
2015-05-25 12:27:00| National Hog Farmer
By P. Scott Shearer, Bockorny Group, Washington, D.C. After a week of ups and downs, delays, procedural votes, and numerous amendments, the Senate passed trade promotion authority (TPA) by a vote of 62-37. Fourteen Democrats joined Republicans in giving President Barack Obama a key victory for his trade agenda and an administration priority. Senator Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Majority Leader of the Senate, made TPA a priority for the Senate and had pledged it would be completed by Memorial Day. read more
NPPC urges House to act after Senate approves TPA
2015-05-23 14:44:00| National Hog Farmer
Source: National Pork Producers Council The National Pork Producers Council is urging the House to move quickly to approve Trade Promotion Authority legislation after the Senate tonight passed it. read more
Smithfield Foods Applauds Virginia Senators on TPA Passage
2015-05-23 05:53:16| Food - Topix.net
Smithfield Foods applauds the U.S. Senate and Senators Warner and Kaine on voting to pass the Bipartisan Trade Priorities and Accountability Act, bipartisan legislation to renew Trade Promotion Authority . This important legislation will create opportunities to expand trade, increase U.S. pork exports and grow jobs in Virginia.
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