Peru

Microsoft collaborates with strong local and regional partners to expand educational initiatives to reach underserved people in Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, Peru and Brazil

MIAMI, April 3, 2008 — At the Government Leaders Forum—Americas in Miami today, Microsoft Corp. announced new and expanded partnerships that will play a strong role in transforming education and creating economic opportunity in Latin America.    » read more »

Dec 4, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement on the Senate vote to approve the Peru trade deal:    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Washington, DC—The following is a statement by Senator Jim Webb (D-VA) in support of the Peru Free Trade Agreement:    » read more »

12/04/2007 -- WASHGINTON, December 4 – Senator Bernie Sanders made the following statement on a United State-Peru trade agreement the Senate approved today:

“What the overwhelming majority of the American people understand is that our trade policy has been a complete failure, it has been bad for the U.S. economy, and it has caused the loss of millions of decent-paying jobs.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- WASHINGTON, DC-Today U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) released the following statement after his vote to oppose the Peru Free Trade Agreement:

“The Peru Free Trade Act is more of the same flawed trade policy. Unfortunately, free trade has not meant fair trade. And it hasn’t meant a fair shake for U.S. workers. Pennsylvania has been especially hard hit. Since 2001, Pennsylvania has lost over 190,000 manufacturing jobs. These were good paying jobs that helped to support communities now torn apart.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Mr. LEVIN. Mr. President, in my view the United States has pursued failed trade policies for the past 20 years or more. This failed trade policy is reflected in our record trade deficits with the world. This failed trade policy has led us to accept a one-way street in trade where we allow too many countries access to our markets without insisting that they give us reciprocal access to theirs.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Washington, DC — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada made the following statement today regarding the U.S.-Peru Free Trade Agreement that the U.S. Senate approved this afternoon:    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) made the following statement today regarding the Senate vote on the Peru Free Trade agreement:

“Instead of fast-tracking new trade agreements through Congress, we need to take a deep breath and assess the impact of our failed trade policies and take the country and our economy in a better direction.    » read more »

December 4, 2007 -- Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Joseph R. Biden, Jr. (D-DE) issued the following statement today:

"I cannot support the Peru Free Trade Agreement because the Bush Administration has not proven that it will effectively enforce labor and environmental provisions, however good they may be. Our economy is slowing down, and Americans don't trust this administration to protect their jobs, or the safety of our imports.    » read more »

04 December 2007 -- The U.S. Senate has followed the lead of the House of Representatives and approved a free trade agreement with Peru, giving President Bush his first legislative victory on trade since Democrats took control of Congress in January.

The Senate voted 77-18 to approve the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement and sent it to President Bush for his signature.

The president, speaking at a White House news conference ahead of the vote, said the trade deal would be good for the United States.    » read more »

Nov. 8, 2007 -- "Passage of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement by the U.S. House of Representatives signals the importance the United States places on free trade in this hemisphere and our support for trade partners that share our economic and societal values.    » read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – This morning’s passage of the Peru Free Trade Agreement by the U.S. House proves that the Democrat-controlled Congress is totally out of touch with the American people and refuses to abide by promises it made to voters in last year’s elections, Democratic Presidential candidate Dennis Kucinich said immediately following the vote.    » read more »

Nov 8, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Today, Senator John Edwards released the following statement:

"I'm disappointed by today's vote to approve the Peru trade deal and expand the failed NAFTA model that has cost us more than a million jobs. However, I congratulate the 132 members – including a majority of the voting House Democrats – for their courage in standing up and voting against this flawed deal. The vote should be an alarm bell for President Bush: other flawed trade deals, including South Korea and Columbia, need to be improved before they are brought before Congress.    » read more »

November 8, 2007 -- “I thank the U.S. House of Representatives for today’s action to implement the United States-Peru Free Trade Agreement.

Florida stands as the “Gateway to the Americas,” as evidenced by approximately one fifth of all U.S. trade with Peru passing through our state.

Expanded trade opportunities benefit our ports and transportation sectors, while the increased export of Florida goods and services to Peru will support the creation of additional jobs and investment in our state.    » read more »

Nov 7, 2007 -- Chapel Hill, North Carolina – Senator John Edwards released the following statement on today's vote on the Peru trade deal in the U.S. House of Representatives:    » read more »