[House Document 115-104]
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115th Congress, 2d Session - - - - - - - - - House Document 115-104
 
  REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE EXTENSION OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY

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                                MESSAGE

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                     THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

                              transmitting

A LETTER REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESS EXTEND TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY 
    PROCEDURES FOR THREE YEARS, AND A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE 
 EXTENSION OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY, AS REQUIRED BY SEC. 103(c)(2) 
OF THE BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT 
                                OF 2015

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   March 21, 2018.--Message and accompanying papers referred to the 
         Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed
         
         

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                         U.S. GOVERNMENT PUBLISHING OFFICE 

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To the Congress of the United States:
    Today, I am requesting that the Congress extend trade 
authorities procedures for 3 years. As required under section 
103(c)(2) of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and 
Accountability Act of 2015 (Trade Priorities Act), I have 
attached to this message the report describing the progress 
that has been made in trade negotiations by my Administration 
and the reasons why the extension is necessary.
    As noted in the 2018 Trade Policy Agenda, my Administration 
has launched a new era in American trade policy, driven by a 
determination to use the leverage available to us as the 
world's largest economy to open foreign markets, and to obtain 
more efficient global markets and fairer treatment for American 
workers. One of the major pillars supporting my trade policy is 
the pursuit of better trade deals.
    As you know, my Administration is pursuing the 
renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement--
something many have promised but have failed to deliver. In 
addition, my Administration is exploring potential trade 
agreement partners, including in Africa and Southeast Asia.
    I hope my Administration can continue to work with the 
Congress to pursue new and better trade deals for America's 
workers, farmers, ranchers, and businesses. Extension of trade 
authorities procedures is essential to fulfill that task and to 
demonstrate to our trading partners that my Administration and 
the Congress share a common goal when it comes to trade.

                                                   Donald J. Trump.
    The White House, March 20, 2018.
    
    
    
    
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