nominee michael froe man told the senate finance committee he'd pursue trade alliances with trade pacific and european countries. >> if we can conclude these agreements, and let me be clear, my view is that it's better to accept no agreement than a bad agreement, we'll position the united states at the center of a network of agreements creating free trade with 65% of the global economy. >> he said bilateral talks with japan over its non-tariff barriers are a key challenge alongside the much wider tpp. japan is to join the negotiations in july. u.s. officials are focusing on japan's automotive and insurance sectors. he also said he plans to seek renewal of the president's trade promotion authority. that expired in 2007. this authority grants the governnt the power and negotiating trade agreements without interference from congress. froman has been engaged in tpp and other trade talks as deputy national security adviser for economic international affairs. all right. that's going to do it for biz this hour. let's close things out with a check of the markets. >>> an american filmmaker has mad