"It creates an opportunity for us to create jobs, to drive economic growth for the company, and to really push innovation - not just in terms of what shoes we make or what apparel - but actually how we make those products," Parker said in an interview on CNBC.
(Reporting by Roberta Rampton)Nike CEO Parker says can create jobs if Asia trade pact passes
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