The House Commerce and Energy Committee has passed a bill opening a trade agreement with the country of Ireland.
The agreement includes an exchange of academic ideas, mutual investments in infrastructure, and encourages joint business ventures.
Rep. Chris Karr is a prime sponsor of the bill.
“What we’re doing here is unique. I know that we have a lot of times engaged with a resolution or meetings with other countries and I think those are really good," said Karr. "What I would like to do is take it one step further, past just saying, ‘we’re your friend, we’re here for you, we support you,' and say, ‘hey lets get together, lets talk about ideas. And lets see what we can exchange as far as ideas, potential trade, and find out where there is opportunities for us.'”
Opponents said they agree with the idea the bill promotes but not the narrow target market.
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