Us AAFA Commends The United States And Columbia For Announcing A Free Trade Agreement

Burke, President and chief executive officer of the AAFA, welcomed the announcement by the US and Columbia that they had found a way to advance the long term stagnation of the US Columbia free trade agreement.

He said: "the United States and Columbia announced that they have found a long-term freedom to advance.

"Since 2006, this agreement has been stagnant because of uncertainties.

I am glad to see that the negotiators of the two countries have found solutions, and American families, American workers and companies will benefit from this free trade agreement.

"I appreciate the efforts and patience shown by the US President Obama and Juan Manuel Santos of Columbia in this agreement." Manuel

After the implementation of the agreement, the trade agreement will provide us companies with nearly 4500 million new consumers.

In addition, the United States textile, clothing and footwear industry, workers and

"President Obama should submit the agreement to Congress as soon as possible," he said.

I look forward to working with Congress to ensure that this commercial agreement can be passed quickly.

In the meantime, I urge Congress to immediately update the recently expended Andean Trade Preferences act.

This preferential plan has always been the sea god pin of our trade partnership with Columbia. It is for the United States - Columbia.