Free Trade
Thursday, May 12, 2011 - 00:00
What do you get when you protest your rights in Colombia? You get assassinations. You get death squads against union members, union leaders, members of union families all across the country.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011 - 00:00
Finance Chairman Begins Senate Work to Advance Trade Agreement, Says Trade Adjustment Assistance Must Pass with FTAs.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011 - 00:00
Undersecretary Francisco Sanchez told The Associated Press on Friday during a trip to Miami that the Obama administration is pleased with the recent steps the Colombian government has taken.
Monday, May 9, 2011 - 00:00
When Colombian farmers are pushed out of grain farming due to cheap U.S. imports, expect them to face a terrible choice.
Friday, May 6, 2011 - 00:00
Boehner's party has said the three pacts must move forward at the same time, and an administration official said recently that all of them would be ready for technical discussions.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 00:00
Asi lo afirmo el embajador Gabriel Silva, quien ademas hablo de la dinamica del proceso comercial.
Thursday, May 5, 2011 - 00:00
The administration could start technical discussions with congressional staff on the deals with South Korea, Colombia and Panama as early as Thursday.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
The 3rd District congressman returned to the U.S. from a visit to Colombia earlier this week.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
The administration is expected to send congressional leaders a letter as soon as Wednesday saying it is ready to begin preliminary discussions on passing a free trade agreement with Colombia.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011 - 00:00
The issue appeared to get a boost last week after a White House meeting between Obama and Panamanian President Ricardo Martinelli.