Max Baucus: “I rise today to discuss U.S. trade remedy laws--antidumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard laws. Senators Dayton and Craig…”

“I rise today to discuss U.S. trade remedy laws--antidumping, anti-subsidy, and safeguard laws. Senators Dayton and Craig have offered an amendment on this important issue. I want to say a few words about our trade laws. While much of this year's debate over fast track has centered around labor and environment, there has been less talk about the equally important issue of U.S. trade laws--specifically, how we will ensure that these laws are not weakened in future trade negotiations. This is not an academic issue. In Doha last November, our trade negotiators put U.S. trade laws on the negotiating table. I believe that was a mistake. And I want to make it clear now: This Senate and this Congress will not tolerate weakening changes to our trade laws. It is a grave mistake to suggest that the United States must weaken its trade laws to be a participant in future trade negotiations. There is virtually no political support for such a position.”