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Maria Cantwell: “That is why I introduced the Trade Review act with my…”

Featuring: Maria Cantwell, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Washington

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Discussion with Senator Maria Cantwell and former USTRs, Carla Hills and Susan Schwab

Published | Video Starts at 09:17

That right now is somewhat absent in this process, Congress approves trade agreements and has oversight over implementation. And these are important checks and balances in the American system of government. That is why I introduced the Trade Review act with my colleague Senator Grassley to ensure that Congress has a chance to approve new tariffs for any president. to make sure trade policies are working for for Americans. We need to grow trade and prosperity and to keep our country competitive in an ever aligned world. (09:17–09:26)

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Asserts that she introduced the Trade Review Act to ensure Congress can approve new tariffs.

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