Business groups ready for last-ditch lobbying effort on Russian trade bill - The Hill's On The Money

Business groups are gearing up a last-ditch lobbying effort to win approval of Russian trade legislation before Congress leaves town to campaign before the November elections.

The legislation would grant permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) to Russia, and ensure Russia does not raise tariffs on U.S. goods now that it is a member of the World Trade Organization. Offering permanent normal trade status is required of all WTO members.

“We need PNTR with Russia to be on equal footing with all of our foreign competitors,” Lauren Airey, director of international trade policy for the National Association of Manufacturers, told The Hill. “We're not going to let them go next week without a fight.”

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Business groups ready for last-ditch lobbying effort on Russian trade bill - The Hill's On The Money