Pascrell cites TPA in another 'urgent' call for NAFTA consultations

Key Democrats on the House Ways & Means Committee believe the administration is skirting its obligations outlined in the Trade Promotion Authority law by neglecting to consult key advisory groups as the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations near completion. Rep. Bill Pascrell (D-NJ), ranking member of the Ways & Means trade subcommittee, on Tuesday renewed -- with “respect and urgency” -- a request that the administration brief the House Advisory Group on Negotiations on NAFTA talks, contending that a...