General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: 100% corporate. 100%. All of the advisors to the admin on upcoming trade deals. [View all]cali
(114,904 posts)The advisory committee system, established by the U.S. Congress in 1974, was created to ensure that U.S. trade policy and trade negotiating objectives adequately reflect U.S. public and private sector interests. The advisory committee system consists of 28 advisory committees, with a total membership of approximately 700 citizen advisors.
USTR's Office of Intergovernmental Affairs & Engagement (IAPE) manages the advisory committee, in cooperation with other agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, and Labor, and the Environmental Protection Agency. IAPE is also designated as the state coordinator for the World Trade Organization and the North American Free Trade Agreement, and provides outreach to official state points of contact, governors, legislatures, and associations on all trade issues of interest to states.
IAPE frequently speaks with outside groups in order to build support for a robust trade agenda and creates materials for public distribution.
Advisory Committees
Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations (ACTPN)
Agricultural Policy Advisory Committee (APAC)
Agricultural Technical Advisory Committee for Trade (ATAC)
Industry Trade Advisory Committees (ITAC)
Intergovernmental Policy Advisory Committee (IGPAC)
Labor Advisory Committee (LAC)
Trade Advisory Committee on Africa (TACA)
Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee (TEPAC)
Now click on the last link, for example:
DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
The Committee shall be designated as the Trade and Environment Policy Advisory Committee.
The Committees objectives and the scope of its activity are as follows:
The Committee will provide the U.S. Trade Representative with policy advice on issues involving trade and the environment. It is anticipated that the U.S. Trade Representative will share the advice received with other relevant agencies interested in the subject matter.
The Committee shall at the conclusion of negotiations for each trade agreement referred to in Section 102 of the Act, provide to the President, to Congress, and to the U.S. Trade Representative a report on such agreement which shall include an advisory opinion on whether and to what extent the agreement promotes the interests of the United States
That's right AT THE CONCLUSION OF NEGOTIATIONS THE NAMED ARE INVITED TO COMMENT.
And you won't find the Sierra Club- or NRDC or WWF listed.
Prosense is wrong, wrong, wrong on this.