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US: FDRA praises TPA introduction

22/04/2015

The introduction of a trade promotion authority bill (TPA) in Congress last week means the US is one step closer to agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), according to the Footwear Distributors and Retailers of America (FDRA) association, which counts Nike, Puma and Skechers among members. Its president, Matt Priest, said: "TPA is...

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