Recognizing the importance of trade to the United States economy and the importance of passing free trade agreements with Colombia, South Korea, and Panama.

House Resolution 987 expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States should immediately implement pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea. The resolution highlights the role of reduced trade barriers in promoting domestic economic growth, creating American jobs, and strengthening diplomatic ties with these international partners. For everyday citizens, the passage of these agreements is intended to lower the cost of imported goods and expand market access for U.S. businesses and workers to sell products abroad.