White House Pushing For Congress To Give Obama Trade Promotion Authority

Administration working on negotiating trade deals with the European Union as well as Latin American and Asian countries

The White House is making a major push to convince Congress to give the president trade promotion authority, which would make it easier for President Obama to negotiate pacts with other countries. 

A flurry of meetings has taken place in recent days since legislation was introduced to give the president the authority, with U.S. Trade Representative Mike Froman meeting with approximately 70 lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in the House and Senate.