Baucus Says 2012 Trade Agenda Must Focus on Jobs, Export Growth
Winston Churchill once said, “Success is not final.” Last year was a banner year for trade. We passed three free trade agreements to open new markets for U.S. exporters, we renewed Trade Adjustment Assistance to help U.S. workers retrain for a global economy, and we renewed two important preference programs to lower costs for U.S. […]
Baucus Examines U.S. Manufacturing, Capital Investment Tax Incentives
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today examined the effectiveness of tax rules to boost U.S. manufacturing and capital investment, create jobs and help our economy grow. At a Committee hearing, Baucus sought to determine whether the existing incentives deliver the best possible bang for the buck. “U.S. manufacturing plays a […]
Baucus Says Tax Reform Must Efficiently Boost Capital Investment and Manufacturing to Create Jobs
Warren Buffett once said, “It’s never paid to bet against America.” From Montana’s lumber, to Michigan’s automobiles, to California’s semi-conductors, American products have always been world-class. And U.S. manufacturing remains critical to the long-term strength of the American economy. Make no mistake, “Made in the USA” still matters. The reasons are simple: manufacturing creates jobs […]
Baucus, Thune Applaud Senate Passage of Bill to Defend American Jobs, Fight Unfair Chinese Subsidies
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Subcommittee on International Trade Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.) today applauded the Senate’s unanimous passage of their legislation to protect American jobs and exports by ensuring the U.S. Commerce Department can continue to apply countervailing duties in cases involving non-market economy nations like China […]
Baucus Fights for Women’s Health Rights, Says NO to Blunt Amendment
Mr. President, I rise to object to the Blunt Amendment. This extreme amendment would undermine the delicate balance between religious freedom and women’s health. It would be a mistake. It goes too far. This amendment goes far beyond contraception. It would allow any employer to prevent a woman’s access to mammograms, prenatal care or even […]
Baucus, Thune Introduce Bill to Protect U.S. Jobs, Fight Unfair Chinese Subsidies with Countervailing Duties
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) and Subcommittee on International Trade Ranking Member John Thune (R-S.D.) today introduced legislation that would protect American jobs and exports by ensuring the U.S. Commerce Department could continue to apply countervailing duties in cases involving non-market economy nations like China and Vietnam. The U.S. government […]
Baucus Comment on the Administration’s Business Tax Proposal
MEMORANDUM To: Reporters and EditorsFrom: The Communications Office of Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.)Re: Baucus Comment on the Administration’s Business Tax Proposal Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) commented today on the Administration’s proposed business tax reforms that would lower the corporate rate to 28 percent and broaden the taxpayer base. From […]
Baucus Tours John Deere Facility in Russia to See U.S. Export Success Story
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) today toured a John Deere assembly facility in Russia, where the company imports high-tech manufactured parts from the U.S., finishes the final stages of production and sells them to Russian consumers. Baucus called it an international trade “success story,” because John Deere’s sales in Russia […]
Baucus Seeks U.S. Export Boost, Resolution of Foreign Affairs Issues in Meetings with Russian Agriculture, Foreign Ministers
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) met today with Russian Minister of Agriculture Yelena Skrynnik and Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to discuss how U.S. agricultural exporters can fully reap the benefits of Russia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and to express concern over Russia’s positions on Syria and Iran. […]
Baucus Meets with Russian President, Economic and Trade Leaders to Pursue New Opportunities for U.S. Businesses
Washington, DC – Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus (D-Mont.) met today with Russian President Dmitry Medvedev to pursue new trade opportunities for U.S. businesses, ranchers and farmers, including through permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia as part of its accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), and to discuss foreign policy and other […]