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Costa Looks Forward to Full Review of TPP Agreement

October 5, 2015

Fresno, CA - Today, Rep. Jim Costa (CA-16) released the following statement upon the conclusion of the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) ministerial meeting.

"The Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, reached by the United States and eleven other countries, is the most ambitious and comprehensive trade deal in history," said Rep. Jim Costa. "I commend Trade Ambassador Michael Froman, Chief Agricultural Negotiator Ambassador Darci Vetter, and the United States Trade Representative's negotiators, for their tireless efforts."

Costa continued saying, "Over the course of the next several months, I will fully review the agreement to verify whether the agreement expands market access for U.S. exports while promoting and advancing critical labor, environmental, and intellectual property standards in global trade. We must ensure that this trade deal benefits hard working American families and is in the best interest of American workers, including Central Valley farmers, ranchers, dairymen and affiliated industries. I look forward reviewing the agreement and continuing a dialogue with my constituents regarding global trade policy."

The TPP was negotiated by the United States and eleven other countries which include Australia, Canada, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, Peru, Vietnam, Chile, Brunei, Singapore, and New Zealand. Negotiations began in November 2009.

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