U.S. Chamber Applauds President for Taking Steps to Expand Trade with Asia

SINGAPORE—Following the president’s speech in Tokyo today discussing the importance of expanding trade with Asia, U.S. Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Thomas J. Donohue issued the following statement:

“We applaud both President Obama and Ambassador Kirk for speaking positively about the Doha and the Trans-Pacific Partnership, as well as the president’s comments about the U.S.-Korean FTA.

“Words must now be matched by actions. The Chamber stands ready to work with the administration to pass meaningful agreements quickly. Expanding exports are our best ticket for creating jobs, reducing deficits, and restoring prosperity.

“The rest of the world is not standing around waiting for the United States.”

The U.S. Chamber is the world’s largest business federation representing more than 3 million businesses and organizations of every size, sector, and region.