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Senate To Vote On Trade Authority

Senate To Vote On Trade Authority

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The US Senate ended debate on the Trade Promotion Authority bill, setting it up for rapid approval and a trip back to the House.

South Dakota Senator Mike Rounds says while TPA gives the President fast track authority on trade deals, Congress still has to approve any of those deals…

 

The fast track authority may first be applied to the Trans Pacific Partnership, or TPP that is currently being negotiated. While the details of that are secret, Rounds says they can see what is on the table…

 

Rounds says the Pacific partnership could have a major impact on South Dakota…

 

Rounds says the deal could also open up China to more state products.

 

Rounds made the comments yesterday on Drivetime with Fred Forman and Tom Riter on 570 WNAX.

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