Washington – Business Roundtable, representing CEOs of U.S. companies from every sector of the economy, today applauded Senate passage of bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation.

 

“The Senate has voted to help complete strong trade agreements that open new markets for U.S. businesses, farmers and workers to compete in the global marketplace, support well-paying American jobs and deliver much-needed economic growth,” said Tom Linebarger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Cummins Inc. and Chair of the Business Roundtable International Engagement Committee. “We urge the President to sign this legislation and for the Senate and House to pass Trade Adjustment Assistance legislation as soon as possible.”

 

Enactment of bipartisan TPA legislation is a top priority for Business Roundtable. Business Roundtable founded and leads the U.S. business and agricultural community’s Trade Benefits America Coalition, which educates on the benefits of trade and U.S. trade agreements and advocates for passage of modernized TPA legislation. To learn more, visit www.tradebenefitsamerica.org.