International Trade Minister Ed Fast Visits Washington to Promote Vital Importance of Canada-U.S. Trade and Defend Canadian Interests

October 19, 2011

The following is excerpted from an 18 October 2011 news release by Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada.

The Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade and Minister for the Asia-Pacific Gateway, today concluded a productive two-day visit to Washington to reinforce the vital importance of a strong Canada-U.S. relationship that benefits Canadians and Americans alike. His trade visit to Washington included talks with his counterpart, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk, as well as other government officials.

“History shows that deeper and stronger trade ties are key to the global economic recovery. Free and open trade ties between the U.S. and Canada are fundamental to improving the prosperity of Americans and Canadians alike,” said Minister Fast...

This release is available in its entirety at:

http://www.international.gc.ca/media_commerce/comm/news-communiques/2011/308.aspx?lang=eng&view=d

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