[House Document 109-16]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]




109th Congress, 1st Session - - - -  - - - - - - House Document 109-16
 
    REQUEST FOR AN EXTENSION OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY PROCEDURES

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                                MESSAGE

                                  from

                   THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

                              transmitting

 CONSISTENT WITH SECTION 2103(c)(2) OF THE TRADE ACT OF 2002, A LETTER 
REQUESTING CONGRESS EXTEND TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY PROCEDURES FOR TWO 
      YEARS, AND A REPORT PREPARED BY THE ADMINISTRATION ON TRADE 
             NEGOTIATIONS CONDUCTED UNDER THOSE PROCEDURES

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    April 5, 2005.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
                                           The White House,
                                        Washington, March 30, 2005.
Hon. J. Dennis Hastert,
Speaker of the House of Representatives,
Washington, DC.
    Dear Mr. Speaker: Consistent with section 2103(c)(2) of the 
Trade Act of 2002, I ask that the Congress extend trade 
promotion authority procedures for 2 years, and I enclose a 
report prepared by my Administration on trade negotiations 
conducted under those procedures.
    Trade promotion authority is essential to expanding 
opportunities for American businesses, workers, and farmers. 
Working with the Congress, my Administration has completed 
trade agreements with 12 nations on 5 continents that will open 
a combined market of 124 million consumers for America's 
farmers, manufacturers, and service providers.
    We must continue to pursue bilateral and regional 
agreements to open new markets, and we must complete 
negotiations in the World Trade Organization to reduce global 
barriers to trade. We will continue to enforce vigorously the 
trade laws so that American businesses and workers are 
competing on a level playing field.
    Free and fair trade creates jobs, raises living standards, 
and lowers prices for families here at home. Trade agreements 
also deepen our partnerships with countries that want to trade 
in freedom. I look forward to the continued close cooperation 
with the Congress in pursuing these objectives.
            Sincerely,
                                                    George W. Bush.