President's Statement on Trade and Enforcement
I
have made rigorous trade enforcement a central pillar of U.S. trade
policy, and we have moved aggressively to protect American workers and
to improve labor laws and working
conditions with trading partners across the globe.
The
nature of global trade continues to evolve, and in addition to setting
high standards through new trade agreements, the Administration supports
new tools that would
strengthen the Administration's ability to level the playing field for
U.S. workers, businesses, and farmers.
I
am pleased that Chairman Hatch, Senator Wyden, and Chairman Ryan have
agreed to swift consideration of the bipartisan Trade Facilitation and
Trade Enforcement Act by the
end of June. Many of these new tools – such as Super 301, elements of
the ENFORCE Act and the Level the Playing Field Act, and constructive
tools to address unfair currency practices – would strengthen our
ability to both facilitate trade and improve enforcement
of the rules. We must also repeal the consumptive demand exception for
child and forced labor.
I
look forward to working with both chambers to improve certain
provisions and to ensure swift, strong and effective enforcement. These
critical enforcement tools are complementary
to new trade agreements. This legislation should be considered and
reach my desk as quickly as possible.
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