Key members of the Presidents Cabinet joined Senator Chuck Grassley (R, IA) at a trade rally on Capitol Hill to launch the Administrations fall effort to pass pending trade agreements and boost U.S. exports. The efforts started off by launching an interagency website to provide the public with the latest information on Americas trade agreements. The site is a joint effort between the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce, State, Treasury and the Office of the United States Trade Representative.
In 2006, American businesses and workers exported a record $1.4 trillion, and through June of this year exports are up 11 percent to $779.2 billion. said Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. The story of Americas growing export culture needs to be told. TradeAgreements.gov will provide a one-stop-shop for those interested in learning about Americas trade policy and how it contributes to our nations economy.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts a record [...]
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