A new survey of business economists shows a significant majority favors the adoption of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, though a large percentage wants the U.S. to seek “more favorable terms.” [Daily News| August 22, 2016 | Inside US Trade] The survey of 414 members of the National Association of Business Economists says less than half – 47 percent –…
by Michael Stumo Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) has never expressed concern about trade deficits, an unfortunate neglect in his position as Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Finance Committee. He has also never expressed concern that his “yes” vote on the Korea trade agreement in 2011 resulted in a doubling of our trade deficit with…
At an August 13, 2016 meeting of a state farm organization where he was the guest speaker, Harwood was asked what impact the recently inked beef agreement between the US and Brazil would have on US beef producers. The agreement he was asked about was announced on August 1, 2016 by the United States Department…