[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
[Presidential Documents]
[Pages 23993-23994]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2017-10848]


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                Proclamation 9614 of May 19, 2017

                
World Trade Week, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Robust trade is critical to the economic strength of 
                our country. During World Trade Week, we recognize the 
                power of open markets around the world and celebrate 
                the many benefits that fair international commerce can 
                bring to our Nation. We also highlight the importance 
                of expanded trade to our economic growth, and we commit 
                to breaking down trade barriers and opening new markets 
                for American exports.

                Open, fair, and competitive markets increase 
                opportunities for American workers and employers and 
                contribute to a higher standard of living. Job creation 
                with increased wages is a top priority of my 
                Administration, and increasing trade--while reducing 
                our trade deficit--is a key component of that mission. 
                We will promote our economic growth by strengthening 
                our manufacturing base and expanding exports in 
                manufacturing, agriculture, and the service industries. 
                We will also challenge unfair trade practices that 
                leave American workers, farmers, and businesses 
                competing in global markets at a disadvantage.

                Trade has a large role in the United States economy 
                today, but it can be even greater. Our exports 
                contribute $2.2 trillion, or 12 percent, to our 
                national income, supporting 11.5 million private-sector 
                jobs. Manufacturing exports total $1.265 trillion, 
                behind only China and Germany. The United States leads 
                the world in both agricultural exports, which currently 
                total $139 billion, and services exports, at $750 
                billion today. The United States, however, has a large 
                and persistent trade deficit in manufacturing, overall 
                as well as with certain trading partners. Through an 
                increased commitment to opening markets, reducing 
                barriers to our goods, and firmly addressing unfair 
                trade practices, we can do far better for American 
                workers and manufacturers.

                My Administration will negotiate future trade 
                agreements that ensure that all Americans reap the 
                benefits of global commerce. This includes small 
                businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. 
                While past agreements have not always accounted for the 
                consequential effects of trade on small businesses and 
                the American workforce, future agreements will.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 
                27, 2017, as World Trade Week. I encourage Americans to 
                observe this week with events, trade shows, and 
                educational programs that celebrate the benefits of 
                trade to our country.

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

[FR Doc. 2017-10848
 Filed 5-23-17; 11:15 am]
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