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CAFTA signed into law
President Bush signed the Central America Free Trade Agreement into law Tuesday.
Coalition denounces CAFTA approval
Members of the Stop CAFTA Coalition denounced the approval of the US-Dominican Republic Central America Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA) which passed by a vote of 217 to 215 in the House of Representatives early Thursday morning.
CAFTA approved by US House
The US House of Representatives approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement, overcoming objections by unions, sugar producers and textile makers in what became the most contentious trade fight in Congress in a decade.
In Bush win, House narrowly approves CAFTA
The US House of Representatives narrowly approved the Central American Free Trade Agreement early Thursday, a personal triumph for President Bush.
2 Minnesotans hold CAFTA cards
In a showdown that could be a defining moment in President Bush’s second term, Congress is preparing to vote this week on the proposed Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). And all eyes are on two Republican congressmen from Minnesota.
Andean trade negotiators meet in Miami for talks
Trade talks with three Andean countries get underway in downtown Miami, but for free-trade supporters the key issue in town is still the Congressional vote on the Central American Free Trade Agreement.
CAFTA’s debt trap
Criticism of the Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) currently being considered by the U.S. Congress has focused heavily on concerns that the treaty would devastate Central American farmers who would be forced to compete with heavily subsidized U.S. agribusiness.
Go slow on Central America Free Trade Agreement
A few words of unsolicited advice to Congress and the President, who appear bent on approving a Central America Free Trade Agreement to go along with the North American one best known as NAFTA: Please go slowly.
Bush seeks to sew up CAFTA support in NC
Workers and lawmakers in the textile belt fear that the deal, which is the president’s trade priority, will send more production abroad.
CAFTA enemies outnumbered at forum
The spokesman for the sugar industry found himself outnumbered at a Wednesday forum on a proposed trade deal that the sugar folk hate and many other Louisiana business interests love.
CAFTA: Opening borders to inequality
President Bush’s proposed free trade agreement for Central America will strip national governments of important decision-making powers and hurt vulnerable people.
Caricom/Costa Rica free trade agreement being held up
The Caricom/Costa Rica free trade agreement is being held up while Costa Rica debates what is, essentially, a model for future trade pacts.
CAFTA and the legacy of free trade
Passage of CAFTA is not guaranteed because of splits within the US corporate elite over the proper pace and focus of free trade.
CAFTA reflects Democrats’ shift from trade bills
Twelve years ago, amid heated rhetoric over job losses and heavy union pressure, the House passed the North American Free Trade Agreement with 102 Democratic votes. This month, as President Bush pushes the far less economically significant Central American Free Trade Agreement, he will be lucky to get more than 10.
DR-CAFTA: Challenges and Opportunities for Central America (World Bank study)
Co-authored by World Bank economists Carlos Felipe Jaramillo and Daniel Lederman, provides an assessment of the agreement negotiated by Costa Rica, the Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua with the US.
US Senate approves Central America trade deal
The US Senate on Thursday endorsed a free trade agreement with six Latin American nations, handing a major win to President Bush.
Demonstration against Central American summit held in Honduras
Students, teachers and indigenous residents demonstrated Wednesday in Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras, against the free trade agreement (FTA) between Central America and the United States.
11th hour deal paves way for trade pact passage
The Bush administration and key lawmakers struck an 11th hour deal with US sugar producers to shore up congressional support for a controversial trade agreement, senators said Wednesday. A full Senate vote could come as early as Thursday on the US-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA).
Trade pacts to the south losing appeal
An ambitious American plan for a hemispherewide trade pact, which President Bush described as a "vital link for prosperity," is mired in disputes that have led to widespread skepticism about its chances of ever materializing.
Senate panel considers Cafta trade pact: Vote won’t occur until Wednesday at earliest
The US Senate Finance Committee won’t hold an important vote on the controversial Central America Free Trade Agreement before Wednesday, delaying action on the pact by at least a day.