Weekly Report - 17 May 2007
US Congress seals deal on trade
The prospect of Peru and Panama securing free trade agreements with the US looks more likely after President George W. Bush clinched a deal with Democrats to include labour and environmental provisions. More is at stake with regards to the FTA with Colombia, which has become a dispute over foreign policy as much as trade. Democrats are unwilling to supply President Alvaro Uribe with the unconditional support provided by Bush.
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