Jim McDermott: “Ambassador Tai believes we need a different approach that gives workers a seat at the table, so their perspectives and…”

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

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

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.

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.