Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) today issued the following statement following the introduction of a bipartisan, bicameral Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) and House Ways and Means Chairman Paul Ryan (R-Wis.). The legislation would establish rules for international trade negotiations that will… Read more »

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Actualizan aduanales en leyes de comercio Con educación y coordinación con las autoridades aduaneras, los miembros de la Asociación de Agentes Aduanales de Laredo se preparan para competir Por: FRANCISCO DÍAZ LAREDO, TX.- Con educación y coordinación con las autoridades aduaneras, los miembros de la Asociación de Agentes Aduanales de Laredo se preparan para competir como puerto de… Read more »

Mexican truck access in limbo — Steel levies expected — China solar duties could expand — Japanese carmakers tout economic impact By ADAM BEHSUDI | 10/07/14 10:01 AM EDT With help from Doug Palmer, Matthew Korade and Alex Guillén UNCERTAIN FUTURE FOR MEXICAN TRUCKS — A controversial pilot program that allows Mexican truckers access to the U.S. interior is set to expire… Read more »

U.S., Indonesia end clove dispute — Brussels official WTO bound — Obama boots Russia from GSP — Froman’s busy week By ADAM BEHSUDI | 10/06/14 10:05 AM EDT With help from Doug Palmer and Matthew Korade STUBBING OUT CIGARETTE DISPUTE — The United States and Indonesia have struck a deal to maintain the U.S. ban on clove cigarette sales in exchange for the promise of… Read more »

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) hosted a business roundtable discussion with United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Froman in conjunction with the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce.  This event brought together a group of business leaders, trade associations, and policymakers from the San Antonio area to discuss the U.S. trade agenda.  San Antonio Mayor… Read more »

Congressman: SA boom area for job growth and exports TX representatives discuss job growth in San Antonio By Jessica Soto Web-News Editor SAN ANTONIO - The Chamber of Commerce met with business leaders and trade association members Monday to discuss how to increase trade in San Antonio. There are $280 billion in exports from Texas every year, and Congressman Henry… Read more »

San Antonio can improve its export opportunities, U.S. Trade Representative says Oct 6, 2014, 2:55pm CDT   San Antonio companies have an opportunity to grab a larger share of Texas’ lucrative export business. That was the message U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman delivered to local business leaders. San Antonio officials agree that there is room for the city to gain… Read more »

Texas leads nation with record export numbers By David Hendricks October 6, 2014 | Updated: October 6, 2014 3:16pm Oil: Texas is leading producer of crude oil in U.S. with field production of 923,595,000 barrels per day in 2013. (Energy Information Administration). SAN ANTONIO — Texas led the nation in exports last year, selling a record-breaking $279.5 billion… Read more »

Cuellar hosts roundtable on trade agenda Oct 3, 2014, 12:47pm CDT UPDATED: Oct 3, 2014, 1:01pm CDT The U.S. trade agenda will be the focus of a business roundtable discussion on Monday, Oct. 6, hosted by U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Laredo, and U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman. The event will take place at the San Antonio Chamber of Commerce office at… Read more »