Obama praises trade accord between US and Colombia
Monday, April 16, 2012
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President Barack Obama is praising the free trade agreement between the United States and Colombia, saying it includes protections for workers and the environment that will serve as a "win" for both countries.
Obama and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos said at a joint news conference that the trade deal will go into effect May 15.
Obama says it will support "thousands of U.S. jobs" and give Colombia a market for exports.
Source: Bloomberg Businessweek