05.18.15

American Manufacturers Need TPA

‘Trade Promotion Authority Is Essential’

 

12.3 Million U.S. Workers Need ‘Better Access To The 95 Percent Of The World’s Consumers Who Live Outside The United States’

 

National Association Of Manufacturers: “Trade agreements give the more than 256,000 manufacturers in the United States and their more than 12.3 million employees better access to the 95 percent of the world’s consumers who live outside the United States. At $11.8 trillion, world trade in manufactured goods is nearly three times the size of the $4.1 trillion U.S. domestic market for manufactured goods—providing greater opportunities for businesses and their employees here at home.” (“Trading Up With TPA,” NAM, 2/15)

 

U.S. Total Manufacturing Employment:            12,321,000

(“Manufacturing: NAICS 31-33, Bureau Of Labor Statistics, 3/15)

 

2014 Key Manufacturing Exports                      Billions Of Dollars

Transportation Equipment:                                  $273.0

Computer & Electronic Products:                        $209.0

Chemicals:                                                        $200.1

Machinery (Except Electrical):                            $152.2

Petroleum & Coal Products:                               $118.5

(“United States Of Trade,” Dept. Of Commerce, 2015)

 

2014 U.S. Total Manufacturing Output:             $2090.7

(“Value Added By Industry,” Bureau of Economic Analysis, 4/23/15)

 

American Manufacturers: ‘We Must Pass TPA Now’

DYKE MESSINGER, Power Curbers Inc. President: “Our equipment can be found in more than 90 countries, helping create safer, more efficient infrastructure. Despite our success, we continue to face substantial barriers in international markets that make it difficult to compete globally. Without these barriers, American industry succeeds. Trade Promotion Authority is a key negotiating tool that gives our negotiators maximum leverage to secure the best deal in trade agreements. We must pass TPA now, as the United States negotiates the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) and Trans-Atlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) opening new markets in Asia and Europe.” (“Letters To The Editor — Monday (5-4-2015),” Salisbury Post, 5/4/15)

DEERE & CO.: ‘Deere exported $5.2 billion — about 15 percent of the equipment it made in the United States last year. … The company supports “immediate enactment” of Trade Promotion Authority’ “Deere & Co., the world's largest maker of farm equipment with extensive operations in Iowa, exports about 25 percent of loaders at its Davenport location and one in three tractors produced at its Waterloo facility. Companywide, Deere exported $5.2 billion — about 15 percent of the equipment it made in the United States last year. ‘Deere's profitability and business growth are tied directly to the global marketplace,’ said Ken Golden, a Deere spokesman. The company supports ‘immediate enactment’ of Trade Promotion Authority, he said. (“Trade Deals Could Provide Financial Boon To Iowa Economy,” Des Moines Register, 3/16/15)

JEFF DARLEY, W.S. Darley & Co. Executive VP & COO: “If you want other countries to open their markets to U.S. products and help put in place stronger rules that will help American producers such as Darley compete on a level playing field, it’s important to tell Congress to pass TPA so that your voice is heard. Otherwise, TPP will be negotiated while Congress is on the sidelines. I know what trade has done for my business. I'm excited to see Wisconsin business compete on a level playing field, in a more open, connected global economy with millions of consumers interested in what we have to offer.” (“Export Business Vital To Wisconsin Firms,” Leader Telegram, 4/7/15)

DAVE COTE, Honeywell CEO: “Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) is long overdue, and Honeywell is ready for Congress to act on the ambitious yet valuable U.S. trade agenda that this administration has set forth. Our employees are working every day, all around the world, to produce the best technology available, and our ability to sell these goods and services into high growth regions hinges on open and fair trade.” (Press Release, Honeywell, 4/16/15)

ROY PAULSON, Paulson Manufacturing CEO: ‘The results are clear: trade opens doors abroad and creates jobs in the U.S. The time for action is now. It is time for Congress to make small business a priority and pass Trade Promotion Authority’ “I am a believer in trade. I have seen the reduction in tariffs and regulations improve my sales in other countries, helping me to expand and create jobs here at home. Thanks in large part to our global sales, Paulson Manufacturing, my family-owned business that began providing safety goggles for the motor sports industry, has now become a “world class organization,” distributing a range of protective products to the entire world. In fact, our international sales contribute about 25 percent of our sales and jobs…The results are clear: trade opens doors abroad and creates jobs in the U.S. The time for action is now. It is time for Congress to make small business a priority and pass Trade Promotion Authority.” (“ROY PAULSON: Time To Pass Trade Promotion Authority,” The Press Enterprise, 4/13/15)

 

Manufacturing Associations: ‘Trade Promotion Authority Is Essential’

GROCERY MANUFACTURERS ASSOCATION: ‘Renewing TPA as soon as possible… will help open the door to new markets for U.S. exports, boost U.S. economic growth, and support well-paying U.S. jobs’ “With the United States currently negotiating historic agreements in the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership, renewing TPA as soon as possible will help ensure these agreements enable American businesses and workers to compete on a level playing field in the global economy. GMA is a strong and consistent advocate of free trade between the United States and its trading partners around the world. Ambitious trade agreements will help open the door to new markets for U.S. exports, boost U.S. economic growth, and support well-paying U.S. jobs.” (Press Release, Grocery Manufacturers Association, 4/16/15)

AMERICAN FOREST & PAPER ASSOCIATION: ‘Trade Promotion Authority is essential… Exports account for about 15 percent of U.S. forest products shipments’ “Trade Promotion Authority is essential to allow U.S. industry to capitalize on the market-opening trade agreements being negotiated with countries in the Asia-Pacific region and with the European Union. Exports account for about 15 percent of U.S. forest products shipments, making the reduction or elimination of foreign tariffs and non-tariff barriers to export markets of obvious importance to the industry.” (Press Release, American Forest And Paper Association, 4/16/15)

NATIONAL ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION: ‘“Enactment of TPA is important”… NEMA member companies operate and compete in the international arena’ “NEMA member companies operate and compete in the international arena, either as direct product exporters or as importers of parts and material. Many also are part of the supply chain for other U.S. exporters,’ said NEMA President and CEO Kevin J. Cosgriff. ‘Enactment of TPA is important to timely completion of free trade agreements which contribute to leveler playing fields in regional markets. NEMA supports and is working for timely passage of the legislation.’” (Press Release, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, 4/16/15)

 

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