Dave Camp: “Michigan ranks fourth in exports. Our family farmers export 40 percent of what they produce. I will vote yes on TPA…”

“Michigan ranks fourth in exports. Our family farmers export 40 percent of what they produce. I will vote yes on TPA, because fair and free trade means a secure economy and better jobs. It's official. Our country is in a recession, but Congress is working to help turn our economy around. One way we can do that is to expand our nation's trading opportunity by giving the president Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). This legislation will provide him the ability to negotiate sound trade agreements that will give our economy the boost it greatly needs. Today we will vote on this important trade legislation which will open more markets by eliminating and reducing trade barriers, benefitting family farmers, employers small businesses, manufacturers, working men and women, and consumers. A vote today for fair free trade today would be the equivolent of a $1,300 to $2,000 tax cut for the average American family. This is good news for local economies in all 50 states, including Michigan.”