US: Former trade representatives tout Russia trade
A half-dozen former U.S. trade representatives are urging Congress to grant Russia permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) before the August recess.
The former trade representatives, who served under four different presidents, warned in a Tuesday letter to House and Senate leaders that U.S. exports will be at a significant disadvantage and will not be able to take advantage of the full benefits of Russia joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) if Congress does not act.
