Free Trade
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
Colombian flower growers hurt by higher costs, a strong peso and competition from Africa may get relief from the U.S. Congress this week if it approves a long-delayed trade pact with the South American nation.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
Colombia has been a strong democracy and a steadfast ally in a region where U.S. interests are under assault.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
Later today the Senate will show that Democrats and Republicans can, in fact, work together to make it easier for American businesses to create jobs.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
I would like to insert into the RECORD a letter from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters in opposition to the Korea, Panama, and Colombia Free Trade Agreements.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
I hope today's action will encourage the Senate and the President to join us in helping to pass these trade agreements and other pro-growth measures to help the American people get back to work.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
These trade agreements aren't about rhetoric, they are about results. We cannot afford to sit on the sidelines while other countries enter in to trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea, causing us to lose market share.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
And let me just say that it is high time we took up this agreement
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
The free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia means jobs.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
Specifically, the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement levels the playing field for Texas exports and translates into a potential duty-free savings of $180 million for this fast-growing regional market.
Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 00:00
I oppose the unfair free trade Agreements with Panama, Korea and Colombia that are currently before Congress.