“Foreign investment in the United States strengthens our economy, improves productivity, creates good jobs, and spurs healthy competition. Americans have prospered as foreign companies have put their money to work here." - Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr., May 10, 2007
Keeping Our Economy Growing Also Requires Opening Markets And Expanding Trade.
Every time we break down barriers to trade and investment, we open up new markets for American ranchers, farmers, workers, and entrepreneurs. In keeping our economy open, America enjoys lower prices, better jobs, and increased productivity.
Importance of Open Investment and Free Trade
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Invest in America
This Commerce Department initiative is a mechanism to manage foreign direct investment promotion. Efforts are focused on outreach to foreign governments and investors, support for state governments’ investment promotion efforts, and addressing business climate concerns by serving as ombudsman in Washington for the international investment community.
TradeAgreements.gov
A joint effort between the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, State, Treasury and the Office of the United States Trade Representative, this site is regularly updated with news about existing agreements, as well as pending free trade agreements with Peru, Colombia, Panama and South Korea.
Last Updated:
October 4, 2008
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