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CNN: Why trade is in the national interest

  • April 17, 2015
  • Will Marshall

Withstanding intense pressure from anti-trade “progressives” — an oxymoron if ever there was one — Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, has struck a deal with Congressional Republicans to move a bipartisan trade promotion authority bill.

Wyden’s display of grit is good news for the cooling U.S. economy, which needs a lift from export-led growth; for American workers, who need the jobs and rising pay that come with rising exports and stronger growth; and for President Barack Obama, who needs the authority to complete negotiations over three major trade pacts and get them through Congress.

Wyden is a staunch liberal, but one with an independent streak who’d rather solve problems than strike poses. But committing acts of political leadership is dangerous in Washington these days, and Wyden can expect more abuse from “populists” within his own party. That’s a shame, because the Oregon Democrat has actually moved trade promotion authority (TPA) in a more progressive direction.

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