Statement by Secretary Evans on Free Trade Agreements with Singapore and Chile

"President Bush today created greater job opportunities for American workers by signing free trade agreements with Chile and Singapore. The agreements are the first free trade agreements signed since the president achieved trade promotion authority. President Bush understands that free and fair trade expands opportunities abroad and creates better, higher-paying jobs here at home. The Chile and Singapore Free Trade Agreements are a start to building on our economy’s strengths and identifying to the world that America is serious about expanding free trade."