David Thomas, President of the Trade Benefits America Coalition, released the following statement thanking Senator Shelley Capito (R-WV) for voting in favor of bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation:
“Senator Capito took a stand for West Virginia job creators, farmers, and workers by voting for bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority legislation. This legislation is critical for the United States to complete strong and enforceable trade deals that enable U.S. businesses, farmers and workers to compete in a global economy. We commend Senator Capito for taking action that will help support economic opportunities for her constituents and communities.”
International trade supports 186,939 jobs in West Virginia. The state exported more than $10 billion in goods and services in 2013, and 77 percent of the state’s exporters are small and medium sized businesses. To learn more about the benefits of trade to West Virginia, click here.
