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.

U.S.-Canadian Trade and US State-Level Production and Employment: An Update (2006). Both the United States and Canada have experienced their shares of debates about the costs and benefits of trade, particularly when evaluating their bilateral trade relations. Despite numerous trade disputes, the two countries' economies are becoming increasingly integrated. Trade Partnership Worldwide Directors Laura Baughman and Joseph Francois examine how exports to, and imports from, Canada benefits the economies and jobs across the 50 US states. Published in Trade Policy Research 2006 by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and can be downloaded here.

 

DR-CAFTA Congressional District and Sectoral Studies (2005). The Trade Partnership recently 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.

 
 

U.S.-Canadian Trade and US State-Level Production and Employment (2004). The United States and Canada enjoy an economic relationship that is essentially comfortable and periodically stormy. But at times, especially in election years, the topic of trade becomes a lightning rod of criticism. Even trade with Canada becomes a target of opponents' attacks. Exports are seen as "good," while imports are seen as being "bad." Trade Partnership Worldwide Directors Joseph Francois and Laura Baughman examine how exports to, and imports from, Canada benefits the economies and jobs of the 50 US states. Published in Trade Policy Research 2004 by the Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and can be downloaded here.

 
 

NAFTA: A Decade of Growth (February 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 (July 2003). This study analyzes two-way trade and investment trends between the United States and Australia. In preparation for negotiations on 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 (September 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 on 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 (August 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 are ongoing annual
assessments of the extent to which 31 individual US states benefit from the North American Free Trade Agreement. They report trade trends between the selected state and Mexico and Canada. Where possible, they include state-specific company stories. The reports are prepared for the Council of the Americas; copies may be obtained from the Council of the Americas.

   • California2001.pdf
   • California2002.pdf