Obama Promises Tougher Enforcement On China, More Currency Pressure

President Barack Obama this week said he is seeking a “reciprocal” trade relationship with China and promised to step up enforcement of China’s trade obligations and fight for currency rates that do not artificially depress the price of foreign goods.

Kirk Tells New Democrats Passage Of Panama FTA Possible This Year

In a closed door meeting with members of the New Democrat Coalition, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk yesterday (Feb. 4) said the administration is close to being in a position where it could send up the U.S.-Panama free trade agreement for a vote in Congress, and suggested that a vote on that FTA could possibly take place this year.

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