Jim McDermott: “But the Republicans don't believe that the government's job is to fix this kind of stuff.”

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.

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

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.

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