Trans-Pacific Partnership

U.S. lawmakers approved legislation key to securing a hallmark Pacific trade deal by a comfortable margin on June 24, advancing President Barack Obama's efforts to strengthen U.S. economic ties with Asia. 

Republicans aimed for a vote on Friday to hand President Barack Obama the coveted "fast-track" trade negotiating authority he needs to complete his signature Pacific trade pact after concessions to Democrats appeared to smooth the way forward. 

The U.S. Congress may add several limitations to trading with Turkey in the trade notes it will present to the White House in the coming weeks, according to sources in Washington.

Turkish-American associations have called for support from Turkish companies in the U.S. and other members of the Turkish-American community in their lobbying activities in Washington.