FEDERALhearing transcript

Senate Hearing on Lessons from Past Trade Agreements

Original title: FREE TRADE AGREEMENT IMPLEMENTATION: LESSONS FROM THE PAST

January 1, 2017

international trade trade agreements congressional oversight economic policy

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing established the framework for how Congress monitors the executive branch's trade negotiations to ensure they align with U.S. economic interests and legal standards.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

U.S. Exporters

Trade agreements negotiated under TPA directly impact the market access and regulatory environment for American goods and services abroad.

Congressional Committees

The committee is responsible for scrutinizing trade agreements to ensure they meet statutory requirements before they are eligible for expedited procedures.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2017.

What's next

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Summary

The Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing on March 3, 2016, to review how past trade agreements were implemented and to discuss the role of Congress in overseeing future trade negotiations. The session focused on ensuring that trade deals meet the high standards set by the legislation.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on March 3, 2016, in the Dirksen Senate Office Building.
The committee reviewed the implementation of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation passed in 2015.
The hearing included testimony from representatives of the dairy industry, technology sector, environmental organizations, and intellectual property experts.
The Chairman emphasized the requirement for the administration to consult with Congress and stakeholders throughout trade negotiations.
The committee discussed the necessity of ensuring trade agreements meet high-standard negotiating objectives to qualify for expedited legislative procedures.

Why It Matters

This hearing established the framework for how Congress monitors the executive branch's trade negotiations to ensure they align with U.S. economic interests and legal standards.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine past trade agreement implementations and ensure that current and future trade deals meet the standards set by Congress.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included representatives from the National Milk Producers Federation, Qualcomm, The Nature Conservancy, and Sentinel Worldwide.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Focus on TPA Implementation

The hearing highlights the immediate legislative follow-up required after the 2015 renewal of Trade Promotion Authority.

Senate Committee on Finance

Connected Entities

personOrrin G. Hatch“Chairman of the Senate Committee on Finance”Map →

personSean P. Murphy“VP at Qualcomm Incorporated”Map →

personRon Wyden“U.S. Senator from Oregon”Map →

personGlenn Prickett“Chief External Affairs Officer at The Nature Conservancy”Map →

organizationSenate Committee on Finance“Congressional committee overseeing trade policy”Map →

personJim Mulhern“CEO of National Milk Producers Federation”Map →

personSteven Tepp“President of Sentinel Worldwide”Map →

Sources

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