COLOMBIA THE THIRD COUNTRY IN THE WORLD'S FASTEST GROWING EXPORT

Foreign sales grew 43.0% and recorded the highest historical value: U.S. $ 56,954 million. With a growth rate of 43.0% annually and a record that was U.S. $ 56,954 million, Colombia was the third country in the world's fastest growing exports of goods in 2011. To the Minister of Commerce, Industry and Trade, Sergio Diaz-Granados, having held that position in the world and seen the highest historical value in national exports, has become one of the most relevant in recent Colombian economic years.

Free Trade Agreement between Colombia and the U.S.

The Trade Promotion Agreement between the U.S. and Colombia trambien called TLC (English Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA)), is a free trade agreement (FTA) between Colombia and the United States. Approved on October 10, 2011 by the Congress of the United States and in force since May 15, 2012. It has different purposes in a way favorable to both countries.