By David H. Baker on 7/22/2009 7:26 AM

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced on July 16, 2009, in a speech to steel workers in Pennsylvania, that among his top priorities for 2009 will be concluding the proposed free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama and South Korea.   

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By David H. Baker on 6/28/2009 6:18 AM

In a presentation to the U.S.-China Business Council on June 2, 2009, new U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk struck a very positive message about China (as compared to more aggressive messages from comparable Bush appointees). 

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By David H. Baker on 5/22/2009 9:01 AM

 In early May, the U.S. Justice Department, acting for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, announced a plea agreement with an importer accused of violating the Lacey Act by importing certain cribs made from an internationally protected wood species.

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