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Article: COLOMBIA SIGNS FREE-TRADE AGREEMENT WITH THE U.S.
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- NotiSur - South American Political and Economic Affairs
- Article date:
- March 10, 2006
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Colombia's government finished negotiations with the US, joining Peru as the second country to sign the Andean Free Trade Agreement (AFTA). Colombia sought to maximize its role as a key US military and political ally, holding intense negotiations throughout February. The US and Colombia announced an end to negotiations on Feb. 27, with many agricultural-industry heads and editorial writers in Colombia expressing dismay at the concessions their government had made. Government spokespersons praised the deal as an opportunity for large economic growth in both nations.
Peru and Ecuador were also part of AFTA talks, with Peru unilaterally completing its deal with ...