WASHINGTON — The American Farm Bureau Federation on Jan. 9 welcomed the introduction of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation in Congress.
Farm Bureau believes TPA is the catalyst needed to advance U.S. proposals to reduce tariffs and improve market access for farmers and ranchers in trade negotiations.
The legislation was introduced by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Ranking Member Orin Hatch (R-Utah) and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman David Camp (R-Mich.).
"This trade negotiation authority is needed now," said AFBF President Bob Stallman. "For negotiations to keep moving forward on the Trans Pacific Partnership. . .
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