International trade is an issue that has caused much controversy in our part of the country.
Since coming to Congress I have taken a lead role in foreign trade policy and recently met with White House Chief of Staff John Podesta to press the case for businesses and workers in Mississippi. A small group of Representatives called this meeting with the White House Chief of Staff because Congress will soon consider several new Administration trade initiatives. The Administration wants Congress to permanently extend normal trade relations with China, commonly known as Most Favored Nation status. Trade agreements with Caribbean and sub-Saharan African countries also will be considered. I consider myself to be a free trader and believe initiatives that encourage American businesses to prosper are good for workers, too.