Washington, D.C.- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the following statement on passage of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015:
"Trade Promotion Authority will allow the U.S. and Arkansas to increase our exports, grow our economy, and bring thousands of jobs to the Natural State. Specifically, this bill requires President Obama to seek greater market access for agricultural products-with a higher priority placed on crops like rice-which directly benefits Arkansans. And it contains important safeguards to ensure the President's trade negotiations occur in a transparent manner. Trade Promotion Authority is a valuable economic tool, but it is important for Congress to retain oversight of the administration's negotiations. This legislation allows for both. Most importantly, it ensures that products produced or grown in Arkansas have increased access to world markets."
