Manufacturers Weigh in on Conclusion of Final TPP Deal
WASHINGTON, DC — The National Association of Manufacturers President and CEO Jay Timmons issued the following statement on the conclusion of the final round of Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations, which, after many years, yielded a final deal:
“The latest weak jobs report and the disappointing growth in the United States and globally underscore the urgent need to open new markets for manufacturers and all Americans. Today’s conclusion of the TPP agreement has the potential to reverse these trends if the deal achieves the priorities that the NAM has fought hard for years to accomplish. A good deal must level the playing field and improve the competitiveness of manufacturers and their workers in the United States.