82 FR 23993 - World Trade Week, 2017

Executive Office of the President

Federal Register Volume 82, Issue 99 (May 24, 2017)

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FR Document		2017-10848

Federal Register, Volume 82 Issue 99 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)

[Federal Register Volume 82, Number 99 (Wednesday, May 24, 2017)]
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Federal Register / Vol. 82 , No. 99 / Wednesday, May 24, 2017 / 
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                Proclamation 9614 of May 19, 2017

                
World Trade Week, 2017

                By the President of the United States of America

                A Proclamation

                Robust trade is critical to the economic strength of 
                our country. During World Trade Week, we recognize the 
                power of open markets around the world and celebrate 
                the many benefits that fair international commerce can 
                bring to our Nation. We also highlight the importance 
                of expanded trade to our economic growth, and we commit 
                to breaking down trade barriers and opening new markets 
                for American exports.

                Open, fair, and competitive markets increase 
                opportunities for American workers and employers and 
                contribute to a higher standard of living. Job creation 
                with increased wages is a top priority of my 
                Administration, and increasing trade--while reducing 
                our trade deficit--is a key component of that mission. 
                We will promote our economic growth by strengthening 
                our manufacturing base and expanding exports in 
                manufacturing, agriculture, and the service industries. 
                We will also challenge unfair trade practices that 
                leave American workers, farmers, and businesses 
                competing in global markets at a disadvantage.

                Trade has a large role in the United States economy 
                today, but it can be even greater. Our exports 
                contribute $2.2 trillion, or 12 percent, to our 
                national income, supporting 11.5 million private-sector 
                jobs. Manufacturing exports total $1.265 trillion, 
                behind only China and Germany. The United States leads 
                the world in both agricultural exports, which currently 
                total $139 billion, and services exports, at $750 
                billion today. The United States, however, has a large 
                and persistent trade deficit in manufacturing, overall 
                as well as with certain trading partners. Through an 
                increased commitment to opening markets, reducing 
                barriers to our goods, and firmly addressing unfair 
                trade practices, we can do far better for American 
                workers and manufacturers.

                My Administration will negotiate future trade 
                agreements that ensure that all Americans reap the 
                benefits of global commerce. This includes small 
                businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. 
                While past agreements have not always accounted for the 
                consequential effects of trade on small businesses and 
                the American workforce, future agreements will.

                NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the 
                United States of America, by virtue of the authority 
                vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the 
                United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 
                27, 2017, as World Trade Week. I encourage Americans to 
                observe this week with events, trade shows, and 
                educational programs that celebrate the benefits of 
                trade to our country.

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                IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this 
                nineteenth day of May, in the year of our Lord two 
                thousand seventeen, and of the Independence of the 
                United States of America the two hundred and forty-
                first.
                
                
                    (Presidential Sig.)

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$Federal Register / Vol. 82, No. 99 / Wednesday, May 24, 2017 / Presidential Documents 23993 Presidential Documents Proclamation 9614 of May 19, 2017 World Trade Week, 2017 By the President of the United States of America A Proclamation Robust trade is critical to the economic strength of our country. During World Trade Week, we recognize the power of open markets around the world and celebrate the many benefits that fair international commerce can bring to our Nation. We also highlight the importance of expanded trade to our economic growth, and we commit to breaking down trade barriers and opening new markets for American exports. Open, fair, and competitive markets increase opportunities for American workers and employers and contribute to a higher standard of living. Job creation with increased wages is a top priority of my Administration, and increasing trade—while reducing our trade deficit—is a key component of that mission. We will promote our economic growth by strengthening our manufacturing base and expanding exports in manufacturing, agriculture, and the service industries. We will also challenge unfair trade practices that leave American workers, farmers, and businesses competing in global markets at a disadvantage. Trade has a large role in the United States economy today, but it can be even greater. Our exports contribute $2.2 trillion, or 12 percent, to our national income, supporting 11.5 million private-sector jobs. Manufacturing exports total $1.265 trillion, behind only China and Germany. The United States leads the world in both agricultural exports, which currently total $139 billion, and services exports, at $750 billion today. The United States, however, has a large and persistent trade deficit in manufacturing, overall as well as with certain trading partners. Through an increased commitment to opening markets, reducing barriers to our goods, and firmly addressing unfair trade practices, we can do far better for American workers and manu- facturers. My Administration will negotiate future trade agreements that ensure that all Americans reap the benefits of global commerce. This includes small businesses, which are the backbone of our economy. While past agreements have not always accounted for the consequential effects of trade on small businesses and the American workforce, future agreements will. NOW, THEREFORE, I, DONALD J. TRUMP, President of the United States of America, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the laws of the United States, do hereby proclaim May 21 through May 27, 2017, as World Trade Week. I encourage Americans to observe this week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate the benefits of trade to our country. sradovich on DSK3GMQ082PROD with PRES DOCS VerDate Sep<11>2014 21:17 May 23, 2017 Jkt 241001 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 4790 Sfmt 4790 E:\FR\FM\24MYD2.SGM 24MYD2$

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FR Citation		82 FR 23993