WASHINGTON DC – In response to the introduction in the House of Representatives today of the “U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act,” National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Vice President for Global Trade Policy Tiffany Smith released the following statement:
“NFTC applauds the introduction today of the U.S. Trade Leadership in the Indo-Pacific Act and congratulates its bipartisan cosponsors.
“This legislation reflects strong, bipartisan support for consistent, durable and aggressive U.S. leadership that builds confidence with our allies in the region. Congress has an important role to play in signaling that the United States is committed for the long-term and will work to promote our economic security by deepening economic integration across the Indo-Pacific, creating new commercial opportunities for our companies, farmers, and workers.
“We hope the actions proposed by this legislation will help to inform policymakers about the risks to U.S. security and economic interests of inaction – or insufficient action – and spark more aggressive leadership that can deliver meaningful results for American businesses and workers.”
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