Able Quote by Anna Lindh

Nonetheless, the developing countries must be able to reap the benefits of international trade.

— Anna Lindh

We want trade agreements that aid development and increase prosperity, growth and productivity at home and in our trade partner countries.

— Barry Gardiner

Developed countries and advanced developing countries must open their markets for products from the developing world, and support in developing their export and import…

— Anna Lindh

As developing countries became bigger traders, it was clear that the old way of doing business wouldn't fly. To get them back to the…

— Daniel Altman

We're a trading nation. We need to have trade, we rely on it, a vast proportion of our jobs in our country rely on…

— Jagmeet Singh

We have to work towards free trade because otherwise we will miss out on many opportunities for cooperation, and relations amongst countries will become…

— Lee Hsien Loong

Because countries often have differing political and economic systems, agreements are needed to protect those invested in trade.

— David Suzuki

For Latin American countries seeking to play a bigger role in global trade, effectively implementing trade-facilitating reforms could be an important tool in their…

— Arancha Gonzalez

The establishment of free trade agreements can be a critical and progressive step towards greater economic integration, and continues to become more valuable in…

— Dan Kildee

We are in the process of negotiating an agreement with the United States. We will be negotiating agreements with India and China. We are…

— Thabo Mbeki

Trade agreements are important because they open up new marketplaces to small businesses, which ultimately translates into more jobs and greater economic growth.

— Sam Graves

The problem with regional trade agreements is you get picked apart by the first country. Then you negotiate with the second country. You get…

— Wilbur Ross