The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) today commended the House of Representatives for passing "The Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015,"the TPA-2015, bill with a 218-208 vote."We applaud the House for passing the TPA-2015 bill and hope the Senate will pass it next week so that it can move to the President for his signature, "said Connie Tipton, president and CEO of IDFA. "This legislation will help to open new markets for U.S. dairy products, boost U.S. economic growth and support well-paying American jobs.
"The U.S. dairy industry will continue to grow and prosper with increased trade opportunities, and TPA is critical to ensuring that U.S. dairy companies receive the best deal in future trade agreements." Tipton said.
IDFA is seeking comprehensive and significant market access for U.S. dairy exports from the two trade agreements currently under negotiation the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership.
6.19.2015