Congressional testimony delivered by experts at the Council of the Americas.

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July 27, 2010
In a submission of public comments to the U.S. International Trade Administration, Council of the Americas voices support for the Obama administration's National Export Initiative, outlining ways to boost hemispheric competitiveness and avoid protectionism to reach the goal of doubling U.S. exports by 2015.

January 25, 2010
The Council of the Americas supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement to expand trade and investment with Australia, Brunei, Chile, New Zealand, Peru, Singapore, and Vietnam. “TPP may well be the most promising opportunity for hemispheric trade expansion that includes the United States,” says the COA submission.

Eric Farnsworth
October 27, 2009
"Countries where democracy is weak...have proven, time and time again, to be the most likely portals through which unhelpful influences such as Iran are introduced into the region," explained COA's Vice President Eric Farnsorth in testimony to U.S. Congress.

September 15, 2009
In comments to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, the Council of the Americas (COA) outlines why the pending U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement deserves congressional approval. COA strongly supports trade expansion efforts and increased investment throughout the Americas.

March 4, 2009
In a statement submitted to the trade policy staff committee, the Council of the Americas expressed its support for the for the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Free Trade Agreement, arguing that the pact "could become the most promising driver of trade expansion in the hemisphere."

Eric Farnsworth
February 4, 2009
COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth provided testimony to the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, suggesting ways to foment a mutually beneficial agenda in Latin America. He emphasized the importance of resisting investment protectionism and prioritizing U.S. relations with Mexico and Brazil.

Eric Farnsworth
March 11, 2008
In testimony before U.S. Congress, COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth says many countries in the Latin America lack the investment needed to maximize exploration, production, and distribution of their natural resources. Energy cooperation with Latin American countries should be part of the U.S. strategic agenda for the region.

Christopher Sabatini
March 5, 2008
In testimony to the U.S. House of Representative Committee on Foreign Affairs, AS/COA Senior Policy Director Christopher Sabatini discusses the meaning of Fidel Castro’s stepping aside and its implications for Cuba and the Hemisphere.

Eric Farnsworth
September 11, 2007
In testimony to the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth notes that passage of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement is a rare opportunity to advance fundamental strategic policy interests while promoting U.S. economic, labor, and environmental interests.

Eric Farnsworth
June 19, 2007
COA Vice President Eric Farnsworth provided testimony to U.S. Congress, outlining areas to boost relations between the United States. He emphasized the importance of opening foreign markets, sustaining a commitment to democracy, building relations with Brazil, and promoting sustainable development.

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