Jim McDermott: “My Republican colleagues appear very upset by this decision despite its support by the business community.”

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.

We are trying to figure out where we are going as a country and how we can turn our investments and innovation into sustainable models moving forward.

It has been a pleasure serving on this committee.

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.