Representative Robert Lighthizer testifies before the Senate Finance committee on the administrations trade strategy and the United Statesmexicocanada agreement. This portion is one hour. The laws that delegate congresss constitutional trade authority to the executive also require close consultation with congress. This hearing is an important part of that consultation and it provides an opportunity to explain the president s ambitious trade agenda to the. Ongress and all americans members of this committee are looking forward to this very important discussion. A critical component of the trade agenda that i would like u. S. Mexicos canada agreement. Usmca for short. More Market Access for agriculture, new commitments to critical areas, such as visual trade, intellectual property, and the lowering of nontariff barriers all translates into higher wages, rates of productivity, and more jobs. U. S. Ct, the International Trade commissions Economic Analysis realize that usmca will create 176
Im pleased to welcome our witness, ambassador , thank you for coming. We have been eager to have you before the committee. For a very important annual hearing to discuss the president s agenda. The laws that delegate congresses constitutional trade authority to the executive, also require close consultation with congress. This hearing is an important part of that consultation, and it provides an opportunity to explain the president s ambitious trade agenda to congress. And all americans. Members of this committee are looking forward to this important discussion. A critical component of the trade agenda that i would like to discuss, is u. S. Mexico Canada Agreement. U. S. Mca for short. Farmers, workers, businesses, stand to benefit greatly from that agreement. More Market Access for agriculture, new commitments to critical areas, such as custom digital intellectual property, labor environment, currency, and the lowering of lot nontariff barriers, all translates into higher wages, great
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Described as the Biggest Community bank on the planet. The main mission in all involves alleviating poverty and helping women climb the economic ladder, and those focusing on improving the health of People Living in the developing world. This is the work of the world its under the leadership of d. 12th president. Our guest speaker is a physician. He was born in south korea but spent most of his childhood growing up in iowa. A team leader going back to his youth was quarterback of his High School Football team. Healing from a family of high achievers, his father taught his mother got a phd in philosophy. He is joining us today to discuss the outlook for the World Economy and some of the key projects and goals and has for 2018 and beyond. Began his first term as World Bank President in 2012, was reappointed in september 2016 to a second fiveyear term. The world bank is comprised of five institutions, providing the funding and has goal assistance. And technical assistance. It has the goal