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Jacob J. Lew: the basic reason that we support Trade Promotion Authority and good treaties is because we think it grows the U.S.…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
the basic reason that we support Trade Promotion Authority and good treaties is because we think it grows the U.S. economy and it grows the middle class jobs in this country.
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Jacob J. Lew

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Lew argues that trade agreements are essential for economic growth and middle-class job creation.

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