15 Senators Ask the President to Seek Flexible Rules on Apparel in the TPP Agreement

A letter was recently sent by 15 Senators urging President Obama to seek a modern approach on apparel in the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations that supports the growth of U.S. exports and U.S. jobs.

The Senate letter follows a letter sent in October 2011 by 30 House members urging the United States to adopt a new approach on apparel trade in the TPP agreement.

Market access for apparel from the TPP countries is an important concession for the partnering TPP countries and is an essential tool the U.S. has to use as leverage to achieve U.S. priorities in these negotiations.