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Free Trade Agreements

Four New Free Trade Agreements to Strengthen America and Her Partners

Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

"So through the work of a courageous government and people, and with a long-term commitment from the United States, Colombia has transformed itself from a state on the verge of failure not seven years ago to a nation now on the brink of success, whose democratic government is reclaiming its country from narco-terrorists and expanding opportunity for its people."

--Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
   Remarks at the Council of the Americas 38th Meeting
   May 7, 2008

Remarks by President Bush and State Department officials on free trade and open markets

More remarks about Free Trade Agreements

Pending Free Trade Agreements
Free Trade Agreements are pending with Peru, Colombia, Panama, and South Korea

Doing Business with Peru, Colombia, and Panama: New World Bank Report Shows Significant Improvement  Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   
Fact Sheet: Free Trade Agreements and the Environment Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   
Free Trade with Peru, Colombia, and Panama Get Acrobat Reader PDF version      
Peru, Colombia, and Panama: Transforming the Future of the Americas Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   

About Free Trade Agreements

Peru

Peru Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version
Former Secretaries of State October 2007 Open Letter Supporting the Peru Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version
Former Secretaries of Agriculture October 2007 Open Letter to Members of Congress in Favor of the Peru Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version

About Free Trade Agreements with Peru

Colombia

Just the Facts: Ensuring a Vote on the U.S. - Colombia Free Trade Agreement
Fact Sheet: President Bush Signs Letter to Send the United States-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Implementing Legislation to Congress
Thirty Seconds on Colombia  Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   
Fact Sheet: U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement Essential To Our National Security
Colombia Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version
Colombia: On a Path to Peace, Justice and Prosperity Get Acrobat Reader PDF version  
Colombia: An Opportunity for Lasting Success Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   
Charting Colombia's Progress [ 1.1 Mb]

About Free Trade Agreements with Colombia

Panama

Panama Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version

About Free Trade Agreements with Panama

South Korea

Korea Free Trade Agreement Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   
Korea: Strengthening a Nearly 60 Year Alliance for Peace and Prosperity Get Acrobat Reader PDF version   

About Free Trade Agreements with South Korea

Benefits From Existing Free Trade Agreements

Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA)

North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA)

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Highlights

Keeping Promises Among Partners
Secretary Rice (July 24): "Passing this trade agreement will be a culmination and realization of our partnership with Colombia. It will help the Colombian government and people to lock in their democratic and economic reforms. ... And it will send a message across the world that the United States will honor the promises we make to our friends and allies." Op-Ed

Colombia: An Opportunity for Lasting Success
Senior Coordinator Shapiro (May 8): A worker packs roses to be shipped to the U.S. in a factory north of Bogota, Colombia. © AP Images"In today’s world of globalization, countries are not looking inward but rather outward to achieve growth and prosperity. Our friends in Latin America see free trade agreements as the way to accomplish this goal." full text

Colombia Tariff Ticker

Colombia Free Trade Agreement
At this critical moment regarding the Colombia Free Trade Agreement, the President has sent a letter to Capitol Hill urging them to move forward on discussing, voting, and ultimately passing a final measure for his signature. Statement by Secretary Rice | Press Briefing at White House

President Bush Discusses Colombia Free Trade Agreement
President George W. Bush signs transmittal papers for the Colombian Free Trade Agreement Monday, April 7, 2008, in Dwight D. Eisenhower Executive Office Building. President Bush is joined by, left to right, Secretary Bob Gates, Department of Defense; Secretary Condoleezza Rice, Department of State; Ambassador Susan Schwab, United States Trade Representative; Secretary Elaine Chao, Department of Labor; Director John Walters, Office of National Drug Control Policy; and Secretary Ed Schafer, Department of Agriculture. White House photo by Joyce N. BoghosianPresident Bush (Apr. 7): "In a few minutes, I will sign a letter to Congress that will transmit legislation implementing the United States' free trade agreement with Colombia. This agreement will advance America's national security interests in a critical region. It will strengthen a courageous ally in our hemisphere. It will help America's economy and America's workers at a vital time. It deserves bipartisan support from the United States Congress." Full Text | Fact Sheet | Statement by Secretary Rice | Op-Ed by Secretary Rice

Opening Trade With Other Countries
President Bush delivers remarks at the Blount Island Marine Terminal in Jacksonville, Florida, March 18, 2008. [© AP Images]President Bush (Mar. 18): "Today we have [free trade] agreements in force with 14 countries. And there are three more agreements pending this year: Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. All three of these agreements are important, and the one with Colombia is especially urgent." Full Text

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