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"Free and fair trade helps secure a future of freedom and promise."

President George W. Bush
World Trade Week Proclomation
May 16, 2008

Site Updated: August 14, 2008

Facts Of The Day

July 10, 2008

In 2007, the United States exported $210 million of wheat and barley to Colombia.

Source: Prepared by the U.S. Department of Agriculture

Trade Fact for July 10, 2008

July 9, 2008

Nearly 100 percent of U.S. scientific equipment exports will receive duty-free treatment immediately upon implementation of the U.S. Colombia Free Trade Agreement, and duties on the remaining exports will be eliminated over three years.

Source: Prepared by International Trade Administration

Trade Fact for July 9, 2008

July 8, 2008

Ninety-two percent of U.S. electrical and electronic equipment exports will receive duty-free treatment immediately upon implementation of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement.

Source: Prepared by the International Trade Administration

Trade Fact for July 8, 2008

Trade fact for July 7, 2008

Fifty-two percent of U.S. building product exports will receive duty-free treatment immediately upon implementation of the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement. Tariffs on high-trade U.S. products such as friction material, articles of glass and asphalt, and prefabricated buildings will be eliminated within three years of implementation of the Agreement.

Source: International Trade Administration

Trade Fact for July 7, 2008

Trade Fact for July 3, 2008

In 2007, the United States exported $66 million of animal feeds and pet food to Colombia.

Source: International Trade Administration

Trade Fact for July 3, 2008

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