Time to Pass the Colombia Free Trade Agreement

After the White House fought hard to complete its negotiations over the South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which was endorsed by the United Automobile Workers and the United Food and Commercial Workers, many expected that a similar deal with Colombia would also move forward. But last Friday, the White House unexpectedly said it would not send the pending Colombia Free Trade Agreement to Congress, arguing that this piece of legislation does not have enough support to win a vote. Many in Congress think otherwise. This decision represents a lost opportunity for the Obama administration to boost U.S. exports, reduce unemployment and improve relations with an important South American ally. 

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