U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
The U.S.‐Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (CTPA) is an integral part of the President’s efforts to increase opportunities for U.S. businesses, farmers and workers through improved access for their products and services in foreign markets. The CTPA supports President Obama’s National Export Initiative goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.
The U.S. International Trade Commission estimates that the elimination of tariffs and related barriers in Colombia will increase U.S. Gross Domestic Product by nearly $2.5 billion and U.S. merchandise exports by $1.1 billion. The agreement will support thousands of American jobs.
CTPA would also open Colombia’s $134 billion services market to highly competitive American companies, supporting jobs for American workers in sectors ranging from delivery and telecommunications services to education and health care services.
At this time, the CTPA is not in force. Both countries’ legislatures must approve the Agreement before entry into force.
Industry Opportunity Reports
- Colombia Industry Opportunity Reports Main Site
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- Fish and Fish Products
- Footwear and Travel Goods
- High-Tech Instrumentation
- Information and Communications Technologies
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- Medical Equipment
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- Paper and Paper Products
- Shipping and Transportation Equipment
- Textiles and Apparel
- Wood and Lumber
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