Bush claims lack of free trade will cost jobs

October 13, 2007

Washington, DC - President Bush is calling on Congress to pass trade agreements with three Latin American countries.

In his weekly radio address, Bush said exports would help the U.S. economy and promote democracy in the Americas.

"I know many Americans feel uneasy about new competition, and worry that trade will cost jobs," Bush said in his weekly radio address. "Expanding trade will help our economy grow" and "help counter the false populism promoted by hostile nations."

Bush has launched a blitz on behalf of pending free trade pacts with four nations.

"More exports support better and higher-paying jobs," the president said. "And to keep our economy expanding, we need to keep expanding trade."