Froman Says He's Confident Congress Will Back Pacific Trade Deal

U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman said Congress is likely to support the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement because it’s a better path forward than the “alternative reality” of not having it in place.

“I’m confident we’ll have bipartisan support ultimately for its approval,” Froman said Tuesday at an Atlantic Council event in Washington. He said the Obama administration would “take all necessary steps” to get it ready for presentation to Congress and passage.