The bottom line is, you will be able to sell what you want, where you want, and partner with who you want. It doesn't get much better than that. But as we begin the legislative fight in earnest, I believe we need to think more about the big picture. Absolutely, the economics of this deal are very good for America. But it goes far beyond that.
China is our most important relationship on all levels, strategic and economic.
And, in my opinion, that will be the case for many years to come. China is a rising world power not to be ignored. And in today, new economy, in today's global economy, we cannot neglect our role as a world leader. Clearly we cannot go back to the old politics of trade that threw up high tariff barriers as the way to deal with competition from international commerce. It's a different world out there.