The new U.S.-South Korea trade agreement will strengthen bilateral ties andenhanceU.S. influence in the region.

Over the past decade, Washington's Taiwan policy has created unnecessary dilemmas for Taiwan's political leadership, when the purpose of U.S. policy should be to discourage unneeded cross Strait tension while binding the democratic island ever closer to Washington.

President Bush has laid out a bold agenda for Ohio Rep. Rob Portman, his nominee for U.S. trade representative.

The free trade agreements with Panama, Peru, Colombia, and South Korea are immensely important for U.S. foreign policy and in spurring economic growth.

Obama's current protectionist track will harm U.S. national security.

It's perfectly legitimate to hold out the carrot of trade benefits to encourage good behavior and to use the stick of denying duty-free access to punish bad behavior.

U.S. business should supportCAFTA and free trade. Congress must address the tough competitive challenges facing American business by tackling corporate tax andtortreforms.

The trade accord signals the U.S. commitment to Asia.