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
Gutierrez Hails 47th Consecutive Month of Steady Job Growth
Chicago (Aug. 3)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez highlighted the benefits of open markets during a meeting with Boeing employees and their suppliers in Chicago. He discussed the administration’s vision to pursue free trade agreements with Peru, Panama, Colombia and South Korea and the jobs they will create in the U.S, as well as the strong jobs growth in today's employment report that showed 92,000 new jobs were created in July. (More) (Fact Sheet)
Gutierrez Highlights Commerce Department’s Role in Keeping America Competitive
Washington (Aug. 1)—Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez testified before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation to discuss the Department's role in promoting commerce and economic growth, and exercising stewardship over our oceans and waterways. The Secretary remarked on the strength of the U.S. economy, noting the strong 3.4 percent GDP growth in the second quarter, as well as highlighting the continued strength of U.S. exports. (Remarks) (Prepared Testimony)
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Commerce Secretary Gutierrez and USTR Schwab Announce December Meeting of U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade
Washington (Aug. 1)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab announced today the 18th U.S.–China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) will be held the week of December 10 in Beijing, China. The JCCT, a high-level government-to-government dialogue, identifies and works to resolve bilateral trade issues to expand trade opportunities. Secretary of Agriculture Mike Johanns will also participate in the JCCT. (More)
