Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA), chairman of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Trade, released the following statement Monday in response to President Trump’s executive order to withdraw from the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).

“TPP contained a number of significant wins for American businesses, farmers, and workers – but in the end, there were areas that needed to be improved to meet the high-standards Americans expect and deserve and to have the support necessary in Congress to get across the finish line,” Reichert said.

“If the United States is to continue as a world economic leader, we must have the chance to compete globally through high-standard trade agreements, including in the critical Asia-Pacific region. Building upon the work done to establish rules and expand access abroad to the benefit of workers across America will lead to the creation of more good-paying jobs here at home. I look forward to working with the president and his administration on this top priority.”