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Read. Follow. Verify.Hearing on National Security Benefits of Trade Agreements with Asia and Europe
Record date · January 1, 2015
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What This Bill Does
This transcript documents a 2015 House subcommittee hearing regarding the national security implications of U.S. trade agreements. The discussion focuses on how trade deals like the Trans-Pacific Partnership () serve as tools for foreign policy and economic competition with China.
The hearing explores the strategic rationale for U.S. trade agreements, specifically how they are used to influence global economic standards and counter the influence of state-led economic models in Asia.
Who It Affects
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U.S. Exporters
Trade agreements discussed in the hearing directly impact the regulatory environment and market access for U.S. export-based industries.
Federal Government
The subcommittee is evaluating the use of trade policy as a tool for national security and geopolitical strategy.
Key Facts
- The hearing took place on March 17, 2015, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
- The subcommittee examined the link between international trade agreements and U.S. national security.
- Chairman Ted Poe stated that trade agreements are essential for maintaining U.S. influence in Asia and countering China's economic model.
- The hearing included testimony from three expert witnesses: Carla A. Hills, Michael J. Green, and Daniel S. Hamilton.
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- The discussion highlighted the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) as a mechanism for the U.S. to set 21st-century economic rules in Asia.
- The committee allowed members 5 days to submit additional statements or questions for the record.
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