The U.S.-Korea FTA: Bringing Growth and Jobs to Every State (2010). This interactive map identifies thousands of companies currently trading with Korea - both exporters and importers - that would benefit from the reduced tariffs under the U.S.-Korea FTA. The map allows users to view specific companies that would gain from the implementation of the FTA by honing in on specific states and congressional districts.

Created for the Business Roundtable, the map can be accessed here.

Study on the Economic Impact of "TRIPS-Plus" Free Trade Agreements (2011). This study examines the effects the TRIPS-Plus provisions of 14 free trade agreements have had in the partner countries.  It uses empirical analysis coupled with in-country interviews to conclude that, overall, improved IPR protection and enforcement are associated with increases in FTA partner trade.  The TRIPS-Plus provisions of the FTAs, however, have had varying impacts and the study suggests that future negotiations must consider the individual partner countries institutions, needs, and capabilities in considering IPR provisions. The study was prepared for the for the International Intellectual Property Institute and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, and can be found here ( http://iipi.org/2011/09/1338/ ) or here.

Opening Markets, Creating Jobs: Estimated U.S. Employment Effects of Trade with FTA Partners (2010). Trade Partnership Worldwide Directors Laura Baughman and Joseph Francois take a close look at the employment and other economic effects of trade with countries with which the United States has FTAs. In addition, the study also examines the employment and other economic effects associated with the FTAs themselves. The report was prepared for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Click here for a copy of the study.

America, Canada, and Mexico: Mutual Benefits from Trade and Investment (2009). Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC examines the importance of U.S. trade relations with Canada and Mexico. The study also includes an analysis of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), finding a net positive 3.8 million U.S. jobs linked directly or indirectly to the agreement. The study, prepared for the Business Roundtable, may be downloaded here.



Trade Action - or Inaction: The Cost for American Workers and Companies (2009). Trade Partnership Worldwide, LLC examines trade actions taken, or not taken, by the U.S. Government in recent months that have had a negative impact on American companies, their employees and the economy generally. The study was prepared for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Click here for a copy of the report.



U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement State Studies (2007). The Trade Partnership describes the potential benefits to importers, exporters and investors under the U.S. Korea Free Trade Agreement. Highlighting specific industries, The Trade Partnerhsip shows how this agreement will benefit both U.S. and Korean companies. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT's website, or an example may be downloaded here.

U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement State Studies (2007). The Trade Partnership used major product export data for each state to reveal how the U.S.-Colombia TPA will benefit exporters across the United States. Additionally, these studies emphasize the difference in tariff rates between U.S. exports to Colombia and Colombian exports to the United States. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT's website, or an example may be downloaded here.

U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement State Studies (2007). The Trade Partnership highlighted the discrepancy in tariff rates for imports from Peru versus U.S. exports to Peru. Using data on major product exports for each state, The Trade Partnership showed how exporters in all states stand to benefit from implementation of the U.S.-Peru TPA. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT's website, or an example may be downloaded here.



Vietnam PNTR and WTO Accession State Studies (2006). The Trade Partnership examined the top exports to Vietnam for all 50 states. These reports emphasize how current barriers to trade for major U.S. exports will fall upon Vietnam’s accession to the WTO. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT's website, or an example may be downloaded here.

 

DR-CAFTA Congressional District and Sectoral Studies (2005). The Trade Partnership examined the benefits of trade and investment under the proposed U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Free Trade Agreement for 83 individual congressional districts throughout the United States. The Trade Partnership also examined how the DR-CAFTA will benefit the various sectors and industries of the U.S. economy. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be obtained from the BRT's website, or an example may be downloaded here.

 
 

NAFTA: A Decade of Growth (2004). January 1, 2004 marked the 10th anniversary of the implementation of the North American Free Trade Agreement between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. This study examines the trade and investment flowing between the United States and its NAFTA partners and the benefits NAFTA has had on the US economy. Produced for the Business Roundtable, copies may be downloaded from the BRT's website, or from here.

 

Partnership for a Stronger Future: U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (2003). This study analyzes two-way trade and investment trends between the United States and Australia. In preparation for negotiations for a free trade agreement between the two nations, the study examines the successes in U.S.-Australian trade and investment and the prospects under the future free trade agreement. This report was prepared for the American-Australian Free Trade Agreement Coalition; copies may be obtained from the American-Australian Free Trade Agreement Coalition or downloaded here in PDF format.



FTAA: Blueprint for Prosperity, Building on NAFTA's Success (2001). After seven successful years under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), the United States looks forward to the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA). This study examines the benefits the FTAA would have for American companies and consumers. This report was prepared for the Council of the Americas; copies may be obtained from the Council of the Americas or downloaded here in PDF format.





NAFTA Delivers for America (2000). Examines the impact of the North American Free Trade Agreement on its member countries after six years of implementation. It reports trade and investment trends among the three NAFTA partners since the inception of the Agreement. This report was prepared for the Council of the Americas; copies may be obtained from the Council of the Americas.





NAFTA "State Studies." These annual reports assessed the extent to which 31 individual US states benefited from the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). They report trade trends between the selected state and Mexico and Canada. Where possible, they include state-specific company stories. The reports were prepared for the Council of the Americas; copies may be obtained from the Council of the Americas.

   • California2001.pdf
   • California2002.pdf