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79–011 2018

115th Congress, 2d Session – – – – – – – – – – – – House Document 115–104 

REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE EXTENSION 

OF TRADE PROMOTION AUTHORITY 

MESSAGE 

FROM

THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES 

TRANSMITTING

A LETTER REQUESTING THAT THE CONGRESS EXTEND TRADE 

PROMOTION AUTHORITY PROCEDURES FOR THREE YEARS, AND 

A REPORT TO THE CONGRESS ON THE EXTENSION OF TRADE 

PROMOTION AUTHORITY, AS REQUIRED BY SEC. 103(c)(2) OF THE 

BIPARTISAN CONGRESSIONAL TRADE PRIORITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY ACT OF 2015 

MARCH 21, 2018.—Message and accompanying papers referred to the 

Committee on Ways and Means and ordered to be printed 


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To the Congress of the United States: 

Today, I am requesting that the Congress extend trade authorities procedures for 3 years. As required under section 103(c)(2) of 

the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability 

Act of 2015 (Trade Priorities Act), I have attached to this message 

the report describing the progress that has been made in trade negotiations by my Administration and the reasons why the extension 

is necessary. 

As noted in the 2018 Trade Policy Agenda, my Administration 

has launched a new era in American trade policy, driven by a determination to use the leverage available to us as the world’s largest economy to open foreign markets, and to obtain more efficient 

global markets and fairer treatment for American workers. One of 

the major pillars supporting my trade policy is the pursuit of better 

trade deals. 

As you know, my Administration is pursuing the renegotiation of 

the North American Free Trade Agreement—something many have 

promised but have failed to deliver. In addition, my Administration 

is exploring potential trade agreement partners, including in Africa 

and Southeast Asia. 

I hope my Administration can continue to work with the Congress to pursue new and better trade deals for America’s workers, 

farmers, ranchers, and businesses. Extension of trade authorities 

procedures is essential to fulfill that task and to demonstrate to 

our trading partners that my Administration and the Congress 

share a common goal when it comes to trade. 

DONALD J. TRUMP. 

THE WHITE HOUSE, March 20, 2018. 


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