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

Site Updated: September 29, 2008

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Gutierrez addresses audience from the podium.

Gutierrez Underlines Importance of Free Trade Agreements to Expanding Our Exports and Strengthening Our Economy

Washington (Feb. 25)—In remarks to the 2008 National Potato Council Public Policy Conference, Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez highlighted the importance of exports and opening new markets in order to promote America’s economic health. He specifically noted pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea as immediate opportunities for growth. (Remarks)