Rob Portman Quotes on Economics (3 Quotes)

The study examines scenarios of less than full trade liberalization as well as full liberalization. In its less than full liberalization scenarios, the Carnegie study finds some developing countries may suffer net welfare losses. One reason welfare benefits are not larger is the gains from trade liberalization in services are not measured in this study. Also, the static rather than dynamic model in this study limits the measurement of net welfare gains because it does not include estimates of the economic growth effects of trade liberalization.

Malaysia has been at the forefront of the economic dynamism transforming Asia in recent years. This FTA would be the third we are negotiating in the economically vibrant and strategically important Southeast Asia region.

This agreement also helps the advancement of economic and political freedom in the region. For decades, Oman and the United States have shared a desire for peace, stability and economic opportunity in the Middle East. Today we take an important new step in our partnership.