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[ Fact Sheet - October 27, 2008]
Secretary Gutierrez Speaks to American Entrepreneurs About Administration’s Trade Accomplishments
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Washington (Nov. 18)—U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez spoke about the importance of trade—and its role in ensuring our nation’s future prosperity at a Small Business Administration (SBA) trade symposium. “Exports were $1 trillion in 2001. At present rates, America’s exports will be approaching $2 trillion this year… and exports account for essentially all the growth in our economy so far this year,” Gutierrez said. An important step that will give our economy the stimulus it urgently needs would be passing the three pending free trade agreements before Congress, especially Colombia.
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Washington (Nov. 13)—U.S. Commerce Under Secretary for International Trade Christopher A. Padilla today delivered remarks titled "Reflections and Projections: A Trade Transition Memo for the New Administration" before an audience of 200 at the George Washington University. The event was co-sponsored by the university's Institute for International Economic Policy and the Washington International Trade Association. (More)
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