[20160824]IF10297_TPP贸易促进局（TPA）时间表.pdf

https:/crsreports.congress.gov Updated August 24, 2016TPP-Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) TimelineThe Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) free trade agreement (FTA) may be considered during the 114th Congress. If so, it can be considered under rules and procedures set forth in the Bipartisan Comprehensive Trade Priorities Act (P.L. 114-26), commonly known as trade promotion authority (TPA). The timeline for this consideration is the subject of this In Focus. Dates of specific action are in parentheses. The Trans-Pacific Partnership The TPP is a potential comprehensive and high-standard free trade agreement (FTA) among 12 countries, including the United States, which aims to liberalize trade and investment, and to establish rules and disciplines over many aspects of international commerce among the TPP members. The TPP negotiations cover a range of trade topics and include 30 separate sections or chapters. The 11 other countries participating in the TPP are Australia, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Japan, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. TPP trade ministers, meeting in Atlanta between September 30 and October 5, reached agreement to conclude the six-year old negotia