TradeRoots Newsletter, April 2011. Comunicado desde la U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Dear colleagues:
After more than four years of delay, a deal has been reached with the Colombian government on labor and judicial reforms that will open the door for Congressional approval of the long-pending U.S.-Colombia trade agreement. This significantly raises the odds that all three pending trade agreements -- including those with Korea and Panama -- will be passed within weeks.
As Chamber President Tom Donohue said, "Presidents Obama and Santos showed courage and pragmatism in striking this accord. Passionate, bipartisan support in Congress for the trade agreement with Colombia was also critical to this breakthrough, as was the tireless work of Ambassador Kirk."
"This proves the United States can still lead on trade," Donohue added. "The Chamber will work closely with the White House and Congress to secure approval of the three pending free trade agreements in the weeks ahead."
We can't afford further delay -- these are job-creating, budget-neutral export agreements that will make a real difference for American workers. Other nations are racing to clinch their own trade deals with Colombia, Korea, and Panama and put American workers at a competitive disadvantage.
Take action now! Urge your Senators and Representative to support the pending trade agreements. Underscore what they will mean for your business, organization, or association.
We look forward to working with you to secure approval of these trade agreements in the coming months.
Please don't hesitate to contact me or my colleagues in Washington if you have questions or if we can be of assistance.
Warm regards,
Stefanie Westerman
TradeRoots
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
