Kerry: Trade Deficit Widens as Bush Fails to Enforce Trade Laws

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Mind the Gap: Trade Deficit Widens as Bush Fails to Enforce Trade Laws Says Kerry- Edwards Campaign

(US Newswire) "Over the last few weeks, the President has been touting his record on enforcing trade agreements. But in the face of yet another report indicating a record trade deficit, the evidence is building that this administration hasn't come close to doing enough to enforce trade agreements and fight for jobs here at home. It's becoming increasingly clear that it's time to trade in George Bush for John Kerry," Kerry spokesman Phil Singer said. ..

Bush Called Efforts End Outsourcing a "Barrier." In a speech to the Women's Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Forum, George Bush defended the outsourcing of jobs overseas. Bush said, "We cannot expect to sell our goods and services, and create jobs, if America and our partners, trading partners, start raising barriers and closing off markets." (George W. Bush, Women's Entrepreneurship in the 21st Century Forum, 3/10/04)

In 2001, 2002, and Again In 2003, The Administration Took Only Limited And Partial Action Against China. The Administration's actions against China have been applicable to only a select few industries, and waited until March 2004 to file its first WTO case, against China's discriminatory tax policies on foreign semiconductor producers. ...

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