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Naomi M

Colombia-U.S. trade agreement helps China? - 0 views

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    The article is an example of how the trade disputes between China and the U.S. results in China finding new ways of getting around those trade barriers by using the free trade agreement between Columbia and the U.S: "With around 35 to 40% of the value of a product added in Colombia, it may be considered Colombian and enter the U.S. tax free"
Naomi M

Free Trade Standoff Is Resolved - 0 views

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    The Obama administration wants to complete free trade agreements with south korea, columbia and panama. They hope to create more jobs that were initially lost by foreign competition. The trade agreements will reduce the price of American products and therefore will increase the sales of these american goods. Obama said: "These agreements will support tens of thousands of jobs across the country for workers making products stamped with three proud words: Made in America,"
Jackson Mote

Free Trade, By Itself, Can Lift Labor Standards Abroad - 1 views

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    THE passage this month of free trade agreements may be a victory not only for President Obama, but also for workers in Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Although the anticipated economic consequences of these agreements are small, these pacts also offer a mechanism for improving workers' rights in partner countries.
Mitchell B

Colombia Gets a U.S. Trade Treaty It May No Longer Need - 0 views

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    This article discusses a recent free trade agreement between the US and Colombia. It displays the various effects one trade agreement can have on the economies of other countries around the world. An example from the article is how this new agreement between the US and Colombia has strengthened Colombia's relationship with China.
Noah F

Mexican Trucks In U.S. Still Face Political Long Haul - 0 views

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    This article discusses the difficulties with achieving free trade between two countries. Despite the free trade agreement almost two years ago, the US and Mexico are still facing political issues which means that a mexican truck was allowed on U.S. soil for the first time recently.
Manuel R

Manufacturers Commend White House for Action on Export Agreements - 0 views

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    The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) celebrate the policies taken by the American congress which will help them compete in new markets and will create employment thanks to the bennefits from this expansion.
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