Monday, May 12 - Assistant Secretary David Bohigian discusses U.S. open investment policies and Invest in America Week with journalists at the Foreign Press Center in Washington, D.C.

Interactive Grocery Bag Reveal tariffs on U.S. exports to Colombia. Colombian exports enter U.S. free. U.S.-Colombia FTA will remove tariffs on U.S. exports.
US Exports	15% Tariff Apples	10-15% Tariff Farm Equipment	15% Tariff Fertilizer	20% Tariff Softdrinks
Colombia Exports	FREE Bananas	FREE Onions	FREE Fresh-cut Flowers	FREE Coffee

Thursday, May 8 - During remarks at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Under Secretary Christopher A. Padilla said China can be a more innovative society by being more open to foreign ideas, including global technology standards. "We know that China wants to become a more innovative society, but we also know that innovation cannot be mandated, centrally directed, or imposed from above." (remarks)

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Department of Commerce Announces Inaugural "Invest in America" Week - May 5, 2008

World Travelers Flock to the United States [ Fact Sheet ] - April 29, 2008

Commerce Under Secretary Celebrates 175 Years of U.S.-Thai Trade Relations - April 28, 2008

Administration to Apply Temporary Safeguard on Cotton Socks from Honduras - April 25, 2008

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		Invest in America Week May 5-9, 2008 Trade Finance Guide 2008 Americas Competitiveness Forum International Trade Update - April