Outgoing U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) has come out in support of a comprehensive free trade agreement with Taiwan.
In a press release, Toomey stated that the agreement would benefit both countries and strengthen Taiwan’s economic security in these uncertain times.
U.S. Senator Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) released the following statement after the White House announced the launch of the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade with Taiwan.
“Building closer ties between the United States and Taiwan is a strategic win for both, and this initiative is a good first step towards enhancing our trade relationship with one of the world’s most important economic regions. However, the initiative currently excludes market access provisions – including bilateral import tax cuts – that are traditionally the cornerstone of free trade agreements. Without market access, the direct benefits of this initiative for American workers, manufacturers, and consumers will be limited.
“Further, I am concerned that the Biden Administration appears to be following the Trump Administration’s lead in pursuing an ‘executive agreement’ that would not require approval by Congress and could be amended or revoked by executive fiat. In order to ensure a lasting trade relationship that provides crucial economic certainty to importers and exporters alike, the administration should submit to Congress for approval any trade agreement it negotiates with Taiwan.”
In the 116th Congress, Senator Toomey introduced a Senate resolution detailing the need for a comprehensive trade agreement with Taiwan.
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What’s he trying to pull???
I don’t know what Pat’s been doing the last two years but he apparently hasn’t noticed that everything this illegitimate moron has done has been by executive fiat. He doesn’t intend on having the people weigh in. It his way or the highway to Hell. So far we are well on are way to there.
Another case whereby so many far-right people find fault when someone is trying their best to bring about open accountability. Bringing this kind of deal to Congress it does not allow any President with an executive order to close or open the deal with one of our closest allies in the Far East. All we have been screaming for is for our government to be more accountable. Now we have someone who is trying to accomplish this and all we can do is criticize his efforts. Another prime example of why we need more individuals that come from the middle rather than being far right or far left. Sen. Tommy, you will be very much missed in this office for the great job you have done for our country and state.
Another case whereby so many far-right people find fault when someone is trying their best to bring about open accountability. Bringing this kind of deal to Congress it does not allow any President with an executive order to close or open the deal with one of our closest allies in the Far East. All we have been screaming for is for our government to be more accountable. Now we have someone who is trying to accomplish this and all we can do is criticize his efforts. Another prime example of why we need more individuals that come from the middle rather than being far right or far left. Sen. Tommy, you will be very much missed in this office for the great job you have done for our country and state.