Trade Is Our Business

May 15, 2015

Let's Pass TPA

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, and at the very heart of what continues to make FedEx the world's largest express transportation company. Global trade means creating opportunity and making it easier for our customers to bring their new products and services to the global market. Trade helps businesses of all sizes grow, create jobs, encourage innovation and contribute to local communities.

Every day we see examples of small businesses that sell beyond their borders, and research shows businesses that export tend to experience greater revenue growth and create more jobs than their non-exporting counterparts.

Modernizing trade rules to streamline customs and simplify regulatory processes will open up even more opportunities for businesses of all sizes to participate in the global economy.

Congress is now considering a bi-partisan Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) bill that would set out America's trade objectives, bring greater transparency to the negotiating process and establish an up-or-down vote on trade agreements. TPA is essential to moving America's trade agenda forward and will enable the U.S. to conclude strong, mutually beneficial trade agreements in the future.

Congress will be considering TPA in the weeks ahead. If you would like to learn more or to get involved, please visit the U.S. Chamber's website.

For more on trade, go to FedEx Support for Trade Promotion Authority Legislation (April 16, 2015)

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