White House Said to Oppose Trade Rules Sought by Democrats
The rules could imperil the administration’s ability to create jobs and protect the economy, said a White House official.
U.S. President Barack Obama delivers remarks at a Champions of Change event at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building April 16, 2015 in Washington, DC.
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U.S. President Barack Obama will oppose an effort by prominent Senate Democrats to amend a proposed fast-track trade bill with provisions punishing countries for manipulating their exchange rates.
The rules could imperil the administration’s ability to create jobs and protect the economy, according to a White House official who spoke on condition of anonymity.