"Free trade does not just strengthen the powerful; it empowers all Americans, including those running and working in smaller businesses."
"Free trade does not just strengthen the powerful, it empowers all Americans, including those running and working in smaller businesses."
"This is why the U.S. needs an effective USTR to tear down trade barriers and confront abusive trade practices."
"I will be brief. I again want to also thank you, Ms. Tai, for your willingness to serve."
"We need these jobs more than ever if we are to emerge from this pandemic stronger than before."
"The importance of fair trade, and the price of it being denied, is also well understood by the people of Idaho."
"Put plainly, the United States does not just lose potential opportunities when its leaders fail to engage appropriately on trade."
"Mexico appears to be discriminating against U.S. businesses to favor its state-owned oil and gas giant Pemex."
"I look forward to hearing more from you, Ms. Tai, regarding how you would use your experience to engage the numerous challenges facing the United States, if confirmed as USTR."
"Mexico is maintaining or enacting new restrictions on the U.S. that lack any scientific justification."
"I am very concerned about getting a much stronger focus on IP protection in our U.S. trade negotiations and activities."