CalChamber Announces Creation of New Council
for International Trade The California Council for International Trade (CCIT) has joined the CalChamber International Trade Committee to form the California Chamber of Commerce Council for International Trade. This e-newsletter comes to you from the merged council.
Commerce Head Pushes Free Trade Pacts
Gutierrez said the administration was working to get votes on all four pending free trade agreements covering three countries in Latin America -- Peru, Panama and Colombia -- and also with South Korea. Business Week, October 22, 2007
House Panel Approves Trade Pact with Peru
A trade pact between the United States and Peru won bipartisan support in a crucial Congressional committee Tuesday, signaling that some Democrats will be receptive to new trade deals as long as they call on other nations to adhere to international labor and environmental standards. New York Times, September 26, 2007
Costa Rica: World Bank Ready to Support DR-CAFTA Implementation
World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick pledged the Bank's support to Costa Rica as it moves to participate in the Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA).Kansas City Infozine, October 19, 2007
OAS Launches Course to Strengthen Environmental Aspects of Trade Agreements in Central American Nations
The Organization of American States (OAS) opened an intensive course on trade and environment geared towards governmental officials from Central American nations, with a ceremony last night in Montelimar, Nicaragua. The course, which will be held in that city the entire week, brings together more than 30 high-level government officials from Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama and the Dominican Republic. Organization of American States, October 18, 2007
U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement
A bilateral FTA 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
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U.S.-Colombian Free Trade Agreement
A bilateral FTA 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
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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
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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
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