[United States Statutes at Large, Volume 126, 112th Congress, 2nd Session]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]

 
PROCLAMATION 8827--MAY 21, 2012

Proclamation 8827 of May 21, 2012

World Trade Week, 2012

By the President of the United States of America

A Proclamation

America has always been a Nation of doers, makers, growers, and
builders. Empowered by innovative universities, pioneering
entrepreneurs, and productive workers, we have met a global demand for
goods and services designed and produced by Americans. During World
Trade Week, we reaffirm the essential role exports play in creating jobs
and growing our economy.
Two years ago, my Administration launched the National Export Initiative
with the goal of doubling our exports by the end of 2014. We continue to
make historic progress toward achieving this goal; last year, exports
surpassed $2.1 trillion in value for the first time in our history. This
kind of growth protects and creates jobs here at home, helping
individuals, families, and entire communities prosper.

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We are determined to do everything in our power to sustain this
momentum. Last year, I signed legislation to implement three trade
agreements that will make it easier for American companies, farmers, and
ranchers to sell their products in Korea, Panama, and Colombia. These
agreements will support tens of thousands of American jobs, generate
billions of dollars in additional exports, and help level the playing
field to ensure our businesses can compete and succeed in the global
marketplace. To ensure competitors play by the rules, we created the
Interagency Trade Enforcement Center, which will aggressively
investigate unfair trade practices taking place anywhere in the world.
These and other measures will help maintain our Nation's competitive
edge in a challenging and evolving global economy.
Because 95 percent of the world's consumers live outside the United
States, we must continue to look beyond our borders--from Beijing to
Bogota--to open new markets for American exporters. As we work to expand
economic opportunity here at home, we are reminded how three proud
words, ``Made in America,'' will ensure our next generation inherits an
economy built to last.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, BARACK OBAMA, 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 20 through May 26,
2012, as World Trade Week. I encourage all Americans to observe this
week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate
and inform Americans about the benefits of trade to our Nation and the
global economy.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-first day
of May, in the year of our Lord two thousand twelve, and of the
Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-
sixth.
BARACK OBAMA