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Governors call for action on FTAs and TAA

Twenty-five governors have signed a letter to President Obama, expressing their support for, and urging “fast-track” action on, those free trade agreements with Korea, Panama and Colombia.

The governors also endorsed a renewal of the Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA) program, which would provide training and support to individuals in industries impacted by increased foreign trade.  Obama and Congressional Democrats say renewal of the TAA program is a prerequisite for consideration of the FTAs.

Governors from Indiana, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wisconsin were among those signing off on the letter to Obama.