Trade is no longer a luxury; it is in the vital self interest of our nation. One-third of our economy is now trade dependent, and 95% of the world's consumers live outside the United States. Twelve million American workers and farmers depend on trade for their jobs, and as American families work to make ends meet, trade provides lower prices and more choices when they shop.

EDITORIAL: Last chance for Colombia trade pact: Obama, Democrats should support deal with close ally Nov 16, 2008 — The Miami Herald Now that leaders of the European Union have expressed interest in moving ahead with free trade talks with Colombia, lawmakers in Congress should rethink their own refusal to finalize the pending trade agreement with the strongest U.S. ally in South America.

• APEC leaders to push trade as way out of crisis
  Nov 19, 2008 — Reuters
• WTO diplomats start push for trade deal, no date
  Nov 17, 2008 — Reuters
• Free trade with Colombia is high on Bush’s agenda
  Nov 12, 2008 — Los Angeles Times

 

 

Highlights

• November 5, 2008 Colombia and Venezuela Market Briefing
• November 17, 2008 Council on Small Business - International Sub-Council U.S. Chamber's Global Agenda 2009 and Beyond