ABOUT ACTION FOR TRADE

Action for Trade is a coalition of American trade associations and businesses from across the economy, including services, manufacturing, and agriculture, that is dedicated to ensuring that U.S. trade agreements are high-standard in ambition and comprehensive in scope.

It is only through comprehensive agreements that the United States can:

• Create jobs at home;
• Accelerate broad-based economic growth;
• Advance American trade leadership around the world;
• Fulfill all of Congress’ negotiating objectives; and
• Address the numerous challenges facing American businesses in the modern economy.

Comprehensive trade agreements should:

• Ensure transparent and non-discriminatory treatment for U.S. businesses, including small and medium-sized enterprises;
• Open new markets for U.S. exports;
• Fully protect American intellectual property abroad;
• Eliminate foreign barriers to trade; and
• Facilitate trade through reducing red tape and increasing regulatory cooperation.

Whether the United States is completing an agreement with Japan, pursuing a new agreement with the United Kingdom, or launching negotiations with other trading partners, Action for Trade is committed to ensuring that U.S. trade negotiations deliver comprehensive and high-standard results.