Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) today made the following statement regarding the introduction of the Bipartisan Congressional Trade Priorities and Accountability Act of 2015 (TPA-2015), legislation that would renew U.S. trade promotion authority:

"To the benefit of U.S. producers and consumers alike, today's introduction of bipartisan legislation renewing trade promotion authority is a positive step toward reducing trade barriers and increasing economic growth in the U.S. and abroad. I welcome the opportunity for the Senate to carefully consider this important legislation."

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