The US President’s 2010 Trade Policy Agenda was released on February 26, outlining seven aspects of US trade policy covering the gamut from enforcing current US trade laws to completing the Doha Development Agenda. The full report can be seen at www.ustr.gov/2010-trade-policy-agenda.

While the pending FTA with Panama is not at the top of the list, it is an area of focus. The Administration recognizes that the FTA can bring significant economic benefits to the US and says it will “work to resolve outstanding issues with pending FTAs and build on existing agreements.”