Robert Portman
Robert Portman
Robert Jones "Rob" Portmanis an American lawyer and the junior United States Senator from Ohio, in office since 2011. Previously he served as a congressman, as the 14th United States Trade Representative and as the 35th Director of the Office of Management and Budget...
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I do welcome the give and take from our trading partners and in particular the E.U., but I continue to be very disappointed that the E.U. did not reciprocate with a similar level of ambition on market access as we offered on domestic support.
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after the appeal, I understand it wouldn't be until the spring of 2006.
ability agreement believe benefits both china disputes example manner resolve textile tough trade
I believe this textile agreement is an example of how the U.S. and China do have the ability to resolve tough trade disputes in a manner that benefits both countries,
average tariff
Globally, there's a 62% average tariff on agricultural products. In some countriesà it's more than 100%.
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Open markets and strong trade relations are key components to a more peaceful, stable and prosperous world. Through expanded trade, the roots of democracy and freedom are deepened, ... Here at home, trade policy opens markets to create good jobs, a higher standard of living, and greater economic growth.
determine resolve serious sit time
This has been litigated to death, ... and it's probably time to sit down in a serious way and determine how we can resolve our differences in a way that is long lasting.
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The E.U. hasn't gone far enough. That's the general consensus,