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How Many Trade Deals Has Obama Negotiated?

To date President Obama has failed to negotiate any free trade deals, despite his “commitment” to job creation. Free Trade Deals are an important way of creating jobs and helping the economy.

Whilst in office, George W Bush, negotiated 11 free trade deals; and Bill Clinton 5.

However, Obama has actually hindered deals negotiated by Bush (deals with Columbia and South Korea). These deals were not ratified by Congress until 2011.

Trade Unions oppose Free Trade deals, because they open up American markets.

Read more at White House Dossier