The link between global economic growth and energy demand is clear - to grow and prosper, the world will need 50 percent more energy by 2040.
Tremendous growth in the availability of North American oil and natural gas has given the U.S. both a competitive advantage and an opportunity to capture economic benefits through exports.
Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) have proven to be one of the best ways to open-up markets. They enhance rules of trade law, reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, and create a more stable and transparent trading and investment environment.