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Free Trade Agreements Australia
The United States-Australia FTA entered into force on January 1, 2005. Since then, the U.S. and Australian governments have met annually to address issues that have arisen under the FTA.
Under the FTA, trade in goods and services as well as foreign direct investment have continued to expand. Under the FTA, more than 99 percent of U.S. exports of manufactured goods are now duty-free. The FTA will also eliminate tariffs within 10 years of entry into force on textiles.
In September 2008, the United States announced its intention to begin negotiations to join the Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership agreement, a high-standard FTA between Singapore, Chile, New Zealand, and Brunei Darussalam, intended to serve as a vehicle for Trans-Pacific economic integration.
Shortly after the U.S. decision to join the negotiations, Australia, Peru, and Vietnam indicated their interest in participating as well.
3/15/2010
USTR begins TPP talks in Australia
12/15/2009
USTR Ron Kirk Remarks On Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations
12/14/2009
Trans-Pacific Partnership Announcement
12/7/2009
United States And Singapore Hold Fifth Annual Free Trade Agreement Review
10/15/2009
3/29/2009
2009 National Trade Estimate Report - Australia
3/28/2008
2008 National Trade Estimate Report - Australia
3/30/2007
2/3/2010
12/15/2009
Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at the Washington International Trade Association
11/19/2007
Transcript: USTR Schwab media roundtable in Singapore
7/25/2007
Ambassador Karan Bhatia remarks to Global Business Dialogue/Korea Economic Institute
7/23/2007
Remarks by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Karan K. Bhatia on U.S. Trade Relations with Asia