WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Ways and Means Trade Subcommittee hearing, Republican and Democrat members made clear that the Biden Administration must stand up for American interests at the World Trade Organization’s (WTO) upcoming 13th Ministerial Conference. Witnesses urged the Administration to continue to press forcefully for critical dispute ...
"The purpose of today's hearing is to help us meet this moment and signal to the Biden Administration what strong U.S. leadership at the WTO looks like. These should not be partisan issues."
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Chairman Smith: “There is still more work to do to make a difference for workers, families, farmers, and small businesses – and that includes providing tax relief that strengthens Main Street businesses, boosts our competitiveness with China, and helps families struggling with today’s high prices.”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) and Ranking Member Richard E. Neal (MA-01) released the following statement after hosting a bipartisan roundtable with Committee members and ambassadors from several African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) countries. AGOA is a U.S. trade program focused on strengthening ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ways and Means Committee focused on listening to the American people, strengthening working and middle-class families, and holding government and the Biden Administration accountable throughout 2023. As promised, the Committee’s policy and oversight work centered on protecting and advancing the interests of working families and ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after the Maduro regime of Venezuela announced its intent to annex the Essequibo region of Guyana:
“The United States stands ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Ways and Means Committee took bipartisan action to address several critical issues facing the country, communities, and families. The Committee approved multiple pieces of legislation to revoke the tax-exempt status of charities supporting terrorist organizations, strengthen economic ties with Taiwan, expand support for ...
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"Before we begin, I’d like to say a couple of words about our colleague, Dan Kildee, who announced he would be retiring at the end of this Congress.
"The Kildee name has been a staple of Mid-Michigan politics for the last ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08) issued the following statement after a dispute settlement panel investigating Canada’s dairy practices under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) ruled against American farmers:
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Biden Administration is facing sharp criticism from Congress after the U.S. Trade Representative’s office announced its plans to abandon important bipartisan trade proposals at the World Trade Organization designed to increase American competitiveness, protect workers and businesses, and ensure fairness in ...