Who created our trade deficit and debt with China?

Jun 16, 2010 by future | Posted in Politics

The vast majority of that was borrowed by Republican Presidents and Republican Congresses.
NAFTA/CAFTA was written and passed by the Republican Congress, and signed by Clinton under threat of veto override.
40% of Dems voted against it.

No matter what agreements have been passed,the ultimate blame goes to the consumer,who chose to buy products made in China or others to save a few bucks now,even though costs are actually higher long term due to the decline in quality.

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Right Wing Extremist | Jun 16, 2010

El Salvador's gold fight goes international

is using a US free trade agreement to sue the government of El Salvador ... Pacific Rim CAFTA TLC NAFTA investor Tom Shrake La Mesa Nacional ...

Strong Food Exports Set Table for Bright Farm Future

20.05.12

with some of Canada's key agriculture and food exporters today to. celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade. CAFTA as we continue to create new market opportunities for the. OTTAWA, ONTARIO, May 08, 2012 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) --. As Canadian farmers and food processors enjoy record export sales. Canadian agriculture and food industry," said Minister Ritz. Alliance (CAFTA). and strong global demand, Agriculture Minister Gerry Ritz will join. food sector, with many producers and processors exporting from 50 to. 85 per cent of their production. Global markets play an important role for Canada's agriculture and. reopening and expanding export markets around the world to help.

Source: MarketWatch (press release)

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Facts On Textile Provisions in AGOA and CAFTA-DR
AllAfrica.com - May 20, 2012
The urgent changes needed to AGOA and CAFTA-DR would build on two key US trade initiatives that support trade and investment for more than forty-five of America's developing country partners in Africa and the Western Hemisphere - offering duty-free

Nicaragua sets pace for region under CAFTA
Tico Times - May 20, 2012
Nicaragua sets pace for region under CAFTA MANAGUA – After six years of record-setting growth in commerce and investment, Nicaragua continues to consolidate its position as the region's unlikely poster child for the US-Central America Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA). Though the Sandinista Front

CAFTA Weakens Central America's Hand in Mining Conflicts
World Politics Review - May 20, 2012
Pacific Rim derives its right to sue El Salvador from the Dominican Republic and Central American Free Trade Agreement (DR-CAFTA). Signed in 2005, DR-CAFTA was meant to boost trade among the United States, the Dominican Republic and five Central

Tour to promote CAFTA soon to begin
China Daily - May 20, 2012
"People in both China and Southeast Asian countries have no idea about the CAFTA, and few companies know how to use the principles of the CAFTA agreement to their benefit", said Ma. Only 13 percent of Chinese companies that have business with the ASEAN

Celebrated the 15th anniversary of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance
Teatro Naturale - May 20, 2012
"The Harper Government is proud to work in close partnership with CAFTA as we continue to create new market opportunities for the Canadian agriculture and food industry," said Minister Ritz. "It is through strong relationships such as this that we are