Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today in response to China’s recent changes in its exchange rate policy, which included setting the value of the renminbi nearly 2 percent against the dollar, and Republican Presidential Candidate Donald Trump’s comments in Birch Run, Michigan. The devaluation is the largest in two decades. “While Mr. Trump and I don’t agree on ... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) released the following statement today after negotiators failed to reach an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). “Today’s announcement confirms what we’ve been saying for months: the Trans-Pacific Partnership is the wrong track for American workers and American businesses. We need a new approach to trade in this country. “Manufacturing is the backb... Read more »
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today applauded Ford Motor Company’s decision to build the all-new Lincoln Continental in Michigan at the Flat Rock Assembly Plant. “I remain concerned about small car production staying here in the U.S., but I cannot tell you how happy I am to know that the Flat Rock plant will be home to the all-new Lincoln Continental in 2016. This will shore up our manufact... Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation to grant President Obama Fast Track Authority for trade deals. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) today took to the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives to stand up for American jobs and protect the right of Congress to debate and offer amendments to major legislation. The rule to provide for consideration of the Fast Track bill narrowly cleared a procedural hurdle in the House this afternoon by a vote of 217-212. Read more »
Rep. Debbie Dingell and labor leaders throughout southeast Michigan today urged their members to urge their congressmen and women to vote against granting President Barack Obama fast track authority to negotiate the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Read more »
Today, Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-12) was joined by local workers and labor leaders to speak out against Trade Promotion Authority, or Fast Track, a plan that would allow future trade deals, such as the Trans-Pacific Partnership, to be rushed through Congress with little transparency or debate, and without any ability to make changes. The legislation, which the House of Representatives could... Read more »
Another free trade agreement is in the works, and the fight over this one could be the most bruising of all. Inking a free trade bill with Japan and 10 other countries would be a major legacy achievement for President Obama, but he’s facing opposition from within his own party on the fast-track authority he needs to get the deal done. Read more »
Five Michigan freshmen members of Congress — including three Republicans — urged the Obama administration to demand provisions to crack down on currency manipulation in a 12-nation free trade deal under negotiation. Last month, House and Senate committees approved “fast track” legislation that would require Congress to vote up or down on a trade deal without amendments. The Asia Pacific trade dea... Read more »
