INSIDE THE TRADE PROPOSALS

September 4, 2011 at 3:08AM

U.S.-Korea Trade AgreementFeatures: Immediately eliminates tariffs for nearly two-thirds of U.S. agricultural products entering South Korea. Eliminates tariffs on 95 percent of U.S. consumer and industrial products within five years.

Estimated annual increase in U.S. exports: $11 billion

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion AgreementFeatures: Eliminates tariffs on 87 percent of U.S. consumer and industrial products (excluding petroleum) within five years. Provides new access for U.S. companies to Colombia's $134 billion services market.

Estimated annual increase in U.S. exports: $1.1 billion

U.S.-Panama Trade Promotion AgreementFeatures: Immediately eliminates tariffs on nearly all computers, IT equipment and agricultural and construction products. Makes it easier for U.S. businesses to participate in the ongoing $5.25 billion Panama Canal expansion and an additional $5 billion in infrastructure projects that Panama will undertake by 2014.

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