In remarks during the May 17th swearing in ceremony for USTR Rob Portman, President Bush set out his top three trade priorities: 1) Passage of the CAFTA; 2) Successful WTO Doha Round negotiations; and 3) Enforcement of trade agreements. On the Doha Round, the President stressed the need to reduce tariffs on US manufactured goods exports, end unfair agricultural subsidies, and open the global market in services. On enforcement, the President said that countries who sign trade agreements need to live up to their terms. Bush particularly mentioned China, saying when China joined the WTO it agreed to the rules of international trade.
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