Why Trade Matters: Free Trade Agreements

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have a major impact on the way the world trades, and the way our state trades. The Trans Pacific Partnership was negotiated over multiple years and member countries met today to sign the historic agreement (the agreement however still must be ratified). And so with free trade agreements once again in the international trade spotlight, it’s worth pausing for a moment to learn more about FTAs and their impact on our state.