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Singapore FTA
The United States and Singapore signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on May 6, 2003, which entered into force on January 1, 2004. Since 2004, exports from the United States through 2008 increased 73 percent, with steady growth in exports of medical devices, machinery, and construction equipment. The United States and Singapore meet annually to review the implementation of the FTA and to seek to resolve outstanding trade issues.
In September 2008, the United States announced its intention to begin negotiations to join the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership agreement, a high-standard FTA between Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, and Brunei Darussalam, intended to serve as a vehicle for Trans-Pacific economic integration. Shortly after the U.S. decision to join the negotiations, Australia, Peru, and Vietnam indicated their interest in participating as well.
5/10/2007
United States and Singapore Welcome Increased Trade and Investment from Free Trade Agreement
3/30/2006
United States and Singapore Hold Second Annual FTA Review
7/23/2003
Zoellick Statement Following House Approval of Chile and Singapore FTAs
3/7/2003
USTR Publishes Singapore FTA Text
