Trade Promotion Authority

In 2015, Scott was one of only 28 House Democrats to support passage of Trade Promotion Authority, the procedural mechanism that allowed the Administration to complete the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. San Diego’s economy depends on international trade. In order to remain globally competitive, the United States must reduce barriers to its exports and keep China from setting the rules for the Asia Pacific.

Export-Import Bank Reauthorization

Since coming to Congress, Scott has been a vocal supporter of reauthorizing the Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank of the United States. The Ex-Im Bank provides small businesses in San Diego and around the country with guidance and financing that allows them to do business in foreign countries. In both 2014 and 2015, Scott was a supporter of legislation to reauthorize the bank, and was proud to help pass reauthorization in 2015. Between 2011 and 2016, the Export-Import Bank has supported nearly $2.5 billion in exports from businesses in the 50th District.      

Passage of the USMCA

In 2019, Scott sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi underscoring the importance of cross-border trade with Mexico and Canada, specifically requesting that the trade agreement be passed by Congress before the end of the year. An agreement was struck and became law when the president signed the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) agreement. Trade with America’s neighboring countries is vital to the economic growth and diplomatic relationship between the three nations. Passing the USMCA with improvements in labor protections, environmental protections, and enforcement mechanisms was a huge win for the country.