Paulsen: Trans-Pacific Partnership has potential to boost U.S. economy

U.S. Rep. Erik Paulsen (R-MN) voiced his conditional support for the Trans-Pacific Partnership after the full text of the agreement was released last week.

“Because of the requirements laid out in Trade Promotion Authority legislation passed earlier this year, we have an opportunity to fully review and scrutinize the Trans-Pacific Partnership text released today,” Paulsen said. “Increased trade will mean more jobs and higher wages for Americans, but it’s important to carefully evaluate this agreement to ensure that it meets the objectives that were laid out by Congress. We now have substantial time to read the text, ask questions of the administration and debate the merits of the agreement. In addition to these steps, I look forward to engaging with Minnesotans as I review this agreement.”

Paulsen currently serves on the House Ways and Means Committee and Joint Economic Committee, and co-chairs the Congressional Medical Technology Caucus.

Ripon Advance News Service

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