Trade Ranking Member Sánchez: UK deal lazy attempt at claiming victory

WASHINGTON – Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee Ranking Member Linda T. Sánchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement in response to President Trump announcing an unfinished trade agreement with the United Kingdom:  

“This is a lazy attempt at a trade agreement. President Trump is desperate to claim a win, hoping it will deflect from the rising costs and economic pain caused by his reckless trade policies.

“His so-called trade deal won’t help working families, farmers, or small businesses. Where is the U.K. market access for American poultry? What, if any, are the environmental, anti-corruption, and labor commitments? How will we uphold these commitments without any enforcement mechanism? And will President Trump follow the law and bring his deal before Congress so the American people get a say? Another attempt to weaken accountability and transparency

“This is what President Trump does. He claims these ‘huge’ victories but after the headlines are written and the details come out, they fall short of his hype. Despite his attempt at distraction, his economic agenda is clearly failing.”

Background

Ranking Member Sánchez introduced the Stopping a Rogue President on Trade Act, a bill that would turn off the global tariffs imposed on April 2, turn off the tariffs imposed by executive order for Mexico and Canada, and require congressional approval for tariffs imposed by the president. The bill has the support of all Ways and Means Democrats.

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