US, Colombia Sign Landmark Free Trade Agreement

[OhioChick]

Deal is expected to strengthen US-Colombian economic ties, says USTR

WASHINGTON, DC – 11/27/06 – The US has signed a free-trade agreement (FTA) with Colombia, the 10th such agreement passed under the president's trade promotion authority, which is set to expire in July 2007.

Both countries now will submit the agreement to their respective legislatures for approval.

The agreement “will offer new opportunities for US-based businesses, manufacturers, farmers and ranchers" and “provide Colombia with permanent access to the US market, which will aid in sustaining real growth, creating more jobs and attracting new investment," said John Veroneau, Deputy US Trade Representative.

Veroneau (above, standing left) signed the agreement on behalf of the US with Colombian Minister of Trade, Industry and Tourism Jorge Humberto Botero in Washington.

http://www.caltradereport.com/eWebPages/front-page-1164603939.html

[MannyGoldstein]

1. Yeah! Now My Job Can Be Outsourced To Colombia!!!

Can I at least get some cocaine to ease my sorrows?

[papau]

2. and the eco, human rights, worker rights, minimum wage provisions were what?

with out the above, don't even bother to hold hearings.