Ways & Means Democrats blast Trump administration plans for Brazil deal

Editor's note: This story was updated after initial publication to include comment from Rep. Murphy. House Ways & Means Committee Democrats on Wednesday said they opposed the Trump administration’s pursuit of a trade agreement or “expanded economic partnership” with Brazil under President Jair Bolsonaro, calling it “inappropriate” given the Brazilian government’s “dismantling hard-fought progress on civil, human, environmental, and labor rights.” Noting that the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has said it will consult with Congress on the...