Carlos Gutierrez

The Time to Vote on the U.S. Colombia Free Trade Agreement Is Now

WASHINGTON, Sunday, July 20, 2008 — U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement on the occasion of Colombia’s Independence Day with a call to Congress to schedule a vote on the U.S.-Colombia Free Trade Agreement:

“Freedom and democracy go hand in hand. As our nation celebrates with our Colombian friends and allies on their independence day, we reflect on the remarkable progress that they have made toward stability, social justice and peace. These are developments that all Americans should be proud to support. When Colombia is strong, secure and prosperous, so is the Western Hemisphere.    » read more »

Washington, Feb. 26, 2008 — U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez and Czech Republic Prime Minister Mirek Topolanek met to discuss bilateral trade. Following the meeting they held a press conference to highlight the plight of the Cuban people, with whom the Czech people stand in solidarity as a nation that has made a successful transition from what Gutierrez called the “tyranny of communism” to democracy. Gutierrez is pictured giving Topolanek a bracelet imprinted with the Spanish word for change, “cambio,” which are worn in solidarity with the Cuban people.    » read more »

Bilateral Free Trade Benefits U.S. and Colombian Workers and Businesses

Thursday, February 14, 2008, WASHINGTON ― U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez announced that U.S. exports for 2007 reached record-breaking levels and stressed the need to continue export momentum by opening up new markets and passing the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. Gutierrez noted that many Colombian goods such as Valentine’s day flowers come to the United States duty free, while U.S. products that support the flower industry face tariffs upon entering the Colombian market.    » read more »

Amman, Jordan, Feb. 11, 2008 — U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez spoke at the U.S.-Middle East and North Africa Trade and Investment Conference on the potential for prosperity and stronger economic ties through open markets. “When markets are open, trade is liberalized, freedom is fostered, entrepreneurial spirits are unleashed, and the quality of life improves,” said Gutierrez. “This Conference presents a great opportunity to take our economic partnerships to the next level and to create stronger intra-regional commercial ties with U.S. suppliers and investors.”    » read more »

Monday, February 11, 2008, WASHINGTON ─ U.S. Coordinator for International Intellectual Property Enforcement Chris Israel released the administration’s Annual Report to the President and Congress on Coordination of Intellectual Property Enforcement and Protection today. The Annual Report conveys the yearly accomplishments and establishes priorities for the upcoming year for the federal agencies responsible for protecting and enforcing American intellectual property (IP) rights, both domestically and abroad.    » read more »

Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez Keynote Address at the Department of Commerce Conference: “Powering Our Low Carbon Future” in Washington, D.C.

- Proposed Commerce Department FY 2009 Budget Highlights the President’s Priorities and Commitments
- FY 2009 Budget Request Maintains Commitment to Economic Growth, U.S. Competitiveness, Clean Oceans and Spending Restraint

Monday, February 4, 2008, WASHINGTON — Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez today announced that the President’s FY 2009 Budget request of $8.18 billion for the U.S. Department of Commerce reflects the Bush Administration’s continuous efforts to promote job growth, U.S. competitiveness, and environmental stewardship.    » read more »