Diaz-Balart statement on the non-markup held by the Committee of Ways and Means on the three pending Trade Agreements

Washington, D.C. –Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL) issued the following statement regarding a non-markup held by the Committee of Ways and Means on the three trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. The non-markup relays the views of the Committee to the Administration before the trade agreements and implementing bills are formally submitted to Congress. Diaz-Balart comments:

“During the non-markup Democrats voted along party lines, opposing the three long-pending trade agreements that will create thousands of jobs and increase U.S. exports by billions of dollars. I thank Chairman Dave Camp (R-MI) and Chairman Kevin Brady (R-TX) for demonstrating leadership by working hard to move the agreements forward. We must pass these agreements and demonstrate solidarity to Panama and Colombia, especially as our competitors, like China, continue to grow their markets with our democratic allies. I’m optimistic, in spite of the Democrats’ partisan opposition, and will continue to work until all three agreements have been passed.”