THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
For Immediate Release May 18, 2007
WORLD TRADE WEEK, 2007
BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
A PROCLAMATION
World trade is essential to promoting global economic growth,
development, freedom, and prosperity. During World Trade
Week, we underscore our commitment to free and fair trade and
acknowledge the benefits of open markets for our citizens and for
people around the globe.
Trade creates wealth and opportunities, and United States
engagement in the global economy has contributed to rising living
standards throughout our country. Businesses that
participate in international trade are more productive, have
higher employment growth, and pay greater wages. Advancing
free trade on a level playing field helps ensure that America
benefits from the international market.
My Administration is committed to reducing barriers to trade,
strengthening our strategic partnerships, and promoting economic
growth throughout the world. At the beginning of my
Administration, America had free trade agreements with three
countries. Today, we have free trade agreements in force
with 14 countries, creating benefits for American businesses,
workers, and consumers. These trade agreements are
particularly important for small and medium-sized companies to
help them identify and take full advantage of new trade
opportunities.
The United States continues to work with other nations in the
World Trade Organization to complete the Doha Development Round,
which has the potential to lift millions of people out of
poverty. I have also called upon the Congress to extend
Trade Promotion Authority so we can complete the Doha Round and
continue to negotiate robust trade agreements. By working
to expand trade, we open new markets for American products and
services and help build free economies that can raise the
standard of living for families.
NOW, THEREFORE I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States
of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the
Constitution and laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim
May 20 through May 26, 2007, as World Trade Week. I
encourage all Americans to observe this week with events, trade
shows, and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of
trade to our Nation and the global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-first.
GEORGE W. BUSH
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