Jim McDermott: “On the surface, what's going on with tax policy in Washington right now seems crazy.”

This area is such a large part of our economy as well as such a large part of our question of national security.

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

If confirmed as Deputy United States Trade Representative, I will continue to fight for American workers, fight for the environment, and fight for our economic future.

It includes a new tool known as the rapid response mechanism that, when used, allows us to promptly raise concerns with the Mexican and Canadian Governments when there are allegations of worker rights violations.