[Federal Register Volume 72, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 23, 2007)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 29049-29050]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 07-2583]


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                Proclamation 8147 of May 18, 2007

                
World Trade Week, 2007

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                World trade is essential to promoting global economic 
                growth, development, freedom, and prosperity. During 
                World Trade Week, we underscore our commitment to free 
                and fair trade and acknowledge the benefits of open 
                markets for our citizens and for people around the 
                globe.

                Trade creates wealth and opportunities, and United 
                States engagement in the global economy has contributed 
                to rising living standards throughout our country. 
                Businesses that participate in international trade are 
                more productive, have higher employment growth, and pay 
                greater wages. Advancing free trade on a level playing 
                field helps ensure that America benefits from the 
                international market.

                My Administration is committed to reducing barriers to 
                trade, strengthening our strategic partnerships, and 
                promoting economic growth throughout the world. At the 
                beginning of my Administration, America had free trade 
                agreements with three countries. Today, we have free 
                trade agreements in force with 14 countries, creating 
                benefits for American businesses, workers, and 
                consumers. These trade agreements are particularly 
                important for small and medium-sized companies to help 
                them identify and take full advantage of new trade 
                opportunities.

                The United States continues to work with other nations 
                in the World Trade Organization to complete the Doha 
                Development Round, which has the potential to lift 
                millions of people out of poverty. I have also called 
                upon the Congress to extend Trade Promotion Authority 
                so we can complete the Doha Round and continue to 
                negotiate robust trade agreements. By working to expand 
                trade, we open new markets for American products and 
                services and help build free economies that can raise 
                the standard of living for families.

                NOW, THEREFORE I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and laws of the United 
                States, do hereby proclaim May 20 through May 26, 2007, 
                as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to 
                observe this week with events, trade shows, and 
                educational programs that celebrate the benefits of 
                trade to our Nation and the global economy.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                eighteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seven, and of the Independence of the United 
                States of America the two hundred and thirty-first. 
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

[FR Doc. 07-2583
Filed 5-22-07; 8:45 am]
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