The Dow Chemical Company : Dow Applauds Congressional action on TPA, urges Quick Progress on Passage

The Dow Chemical Company applauds the United States Congress for introducing draft legislation on Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) today. TPA is crucial to set the Congressional mandate for trade, and to ensure strong objectives for U.S. negotiators.

Dow congratulates Senators Baucus and Hatch and Congressman Camp for their dedicated efforts to draft legislation and get this process started. The company urges all members of the House and Senate to engage in a constructive dialogue to pass this critical legislation. The Dow Chemical Company strongly believes that TPA will strengthen the American agenda for trade, which is critical in growing our exports and sustaining American jobs.

Going forward, The Dow Chemical Company urges Congress and the Administration to work closely and collaboratively to pass TPA in a timely manner to help establish certainty with our trading partners and to secure the benefits of the current U.S. trade negotiations, including TPP and TTIP.