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Screenshot of Under Secretary Padilla's video.

International Trade Administration Releases Video Presentation on the Benefits of the Colombia Free Trade Agreement

Washington (March 11)—In a video released by the International Trade Administration, Under Secretary for International Trade Christopher Padilla highlights the benefits of the pending free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia. Padilla uses a grocery bag full of U.S. and Colombian products to demonstrate the economic benefits of the trade agreement, and the need to level the playing field for American farmers, businesses and workers. (Video Release) (Transcript)