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On Monday, March 9, 2009, the
US Senate Committee on Finance (http://finance.senate.gov) will hold a hearing to
examine the nomination of Ronald Kirk to be the United
States Trade Representative.
Featured Headline: 2009 Trade
Policy Agenda and 2008 Annual Report
The 2009 Trade Policy Agenda and
2008 Annual Report of the President of the United States on
the Trade Agreements Program are submitted to the Congress
pursuant to Section 163 of the Trade Act of 1974, as amended
(19 U.S.C. 2213).
The Office of the United States
Trade Representative (USTR) is responsible for the preparation
of this report, which was written by USTR
staff.
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Companies in the News" is a regular feature in the
CalChamber's Trade Update newsletter, highlighting the
international activities of member companies who have been
featured in the news.
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provides timely and accurate information about the President's
latest events and public statements. THE BRIEFING ROOM • THE BLOG
California Coalition For
Free Trade The CalChamber Council for International
Trade (CIT) is urging members of the business community to
join (click here to download membership
form)
its coalition working to secure congressional approval of the
free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South
Korea. Companies .or associations that join the California
Coalition for Free Trade will be included on the rapidly
growing list of FTA supporters. There is no cost to join the
coalition, which will keep members apprised of its activities
and how to be supportive of the FTAs. For more information on
the FTAs or to join the coalition, visit
www.calchamber.com/international
U.S.-Colombian Trade
Promotion Agreement A bilateral TPA that will
lower tariffs and foster increased trade between both
countries. This agreement is a critical element of a possible
U.S.-Andean Free Trade Agreement and of the U.S. strategy to
liberalize trade through bilateral, regional and multilateral
initiatives. CalChamber position: Support Status:
Pending Congressional Action Click here for Additional
Information
U.S.-Panama Free Trade
Agreement A bilateral FTA that will lower tariffs
and foster increased trade between both countries. A
U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement is a critical element of the
U.S. strategy to liberalize trade through multilateral,
regional and bilateral initiatives. The agreement will also
increase momentum toward lowering trade barriers and set a
positive example for other small economies in the Western
Hemisphere. CalChamber position: Support Status:
Pending Congressional Action Click here for additional
information
U.S.-Korea Free Trade
Agreement A bilateral FTA which will lower tariffs
and foster increased trade between both countries and is a
critical element of the U.S. strategy to liberalize trade
through multilateral, regional and bilateral initiatives.
CalChamber position: Support Status: Pending
Congressional Action Click here for additional
information
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