[20070613]RS22608_贸易促进局（TPA）续签：核心劳工标准问题：简要概述.pdf

1 For a general discussion on TPA renewal, see CRS Report RL33743, Trade PromotionAuthority (TPA); Issues, Options, and Prospects for Renewal, by J.F. Hornbeck and WilliamH. Cooper.Order Code RS22608Updated June 13, 2007Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal:Core Labor Standards Issues: A Brief Overview Mary Jane BolleSpecialist in International TradeForeign Affairs, Defense, and Trade DivisionSummaryThis report is a brief overview of key issues addressed in CRS Report RL33864,Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) Renewal: Core Labor Standards Issues. Tradepromotion authority (TPA), formerly known as “fast-track” authority, is scheduled toexpire July 1, 2007. With it will expire the Presidents authority to negotiate tradeagreements that Congress will then consider without amendment and with limiteddebate. For the 110th Congress, a likely issue in this debate is whether to includeenforceable core labor standards as a principal negotiating objective in tradeagreements. Accordingly, this report (1) identifies key labor provisions in the currentTPA law and how they have translated into free trade agreements negotiated under it;(2) presents some legislative options, and summarizes arguments