Trade Fact of the Day
The U.S. manufactured goods trade balance improved 122 percent with our FTA partners, but only six percent with non-FTA partners in the first five months of 2008.
About Trade
"Free and fair trade helps secure a future of freedom and promise."
President George W. Bush
World Trade Week Proclomation
May 16, 2008
News Highlights
Bush, Garcia Sign Peru Agreement to Expand U.S. Exports to Latin America
Washington (Dec. 14)—President George W. Bush and President Alan Garcia of Peru met at the White House for the signing of H.R. 3688, The United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act. In signing the legislation President Bush said, “The bill will help increase opportunities for workers, ranchers, farmers and businessmen in both our countries.” There are three agreements still pending before Congress with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. (Remarks)
Secretary Gutierrez Statement on President Bush Signing the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
Washington (Dec. 14)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement regarding President Bush’s signing of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. “President Bush’s signing of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion agreement marks an historic step in strengthening America’s friendship with an ally and opening a new market to U.S. exports.President Bush’s vision and leadership is keeping America’s economy vibrant, while growing our economic relationships with important neighbors. (More) (Fact Sheet)
Secretary Gutierrez Praises Senate Passage of the U.S-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
Washington (Dec. 4)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement applauding the U.S. Senate passage of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. “I commend Chairman Baucus, Senator Grassley and the U.S. Senate for its overwhelming support of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement. With this final vote, Congress will boost both nations’ economies and remove barriers for U.S. exports to that market.” The Secretary led a bipartisan Congressional delegation to Peru in September and is pictured with Peruvian President Garcia and members of the delegation. (More) (Fact Sheet)
U.S. Commerce Secretary Gutierrez Today Met with South Korean Commerce Minister Kim Youngju
Washington (Dec. 3)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez met with South Korean Commerce, Industry and Energy Minister Kim Youngju to discuss the growing U.S.-Korea bilateral economic relationship and the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. (More)
Gutierrez Says U.S. Exports Will Grow with Colombia Pact
Washington (Dec. 3)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez spoke at the Heritage Foundation’s event, “Colombia and the United States: Partners in Security, Partners in Prosperity.” He discussed the progress that Colombia has made as a nation, and urged approval of the Colombia trade agreement, which will boost U.S. exports. (Remarks)
