Free Trade Agreements (FTAs)

International trade is an integral part of the U.S economy, accounting for more than one-quarter of our gross domestic product and supporting more than 12 million U.S. jobs, including 1 in 5 manufacturing positions.

As of May 14th, 2009, the United States has Free Trade Agreements with 17 countries. These countries include:

• Australia
• Bahrain
• Canada
• Chile
• Costa Rica
• Dominican Republic
• El Salvador
• Guatemala
• Honduras
• Israel
• Jordan
• Mexico
• Morocco
• Nicaragua
• Oman
• Peru
• Singapore

Free Trade Agreements have been signed with Korea, Panama and Colombia, however, legislation must be enacted by congress for each country before the FTAs can be enacted.

To learn more about Free Trade Agreements, please go to http://www.ustr.gov/trade-agreements/free-trade-agreements