Jim McDermott: “There has been almost no discussion of the $1.2 trillion in student debt which is hanging over our students.”

The USMCA proved that bringing all stakeholders to the table--labor, workers, business, and members of Congress--can produce stronger trade agreements.

Ambassador Tai believes we need a different approach that gives workers a seat at the table, so their perspectives and voices are incorporated into the policy that we develop.

This committee has the potential of doing more good for the American people than perhaps any other single subcommittee in the Congress.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.