Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is calling on President Barack Obama to work with Congress to rescue a free-trade bill.
Ms. Clinton is hoping to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee. She spoke during a campaign visit to the state of Iowa on Sunday.
She said Mr. Obama should listen to Congressional Democrats who rejected part of a free-trade bill on Friday. She said they are worried that a weak agreement will hurt American workers. She said if the US does not get a good deal, there should be no deal.
Labor unions, consumer groups, food safety activists and environmental groups oppose the bill. They say earlier free-trade agreements have caused job losses and lower pay for American workers.
Republican Congressman Paul Ryan says free-trade agreements have helped small US businesses. He said the agreements often result in higher wages being paid to workers.
