Free Trade in the Americas is a major AJC concern because we firmly believe they impact the immediate and long-term well being of our Hemisphere, as well policies that will determine the quality and scope of relations between the United States and some of its closest partners. Pending free trade agreements with Colombia, Peru and Panama, to be voted on by the U.S. Congress, represent a singular opportunity to reinforce ties and bring to the fore our country’s ongoing commitment to the welfare of our neighbors. Failure to approve them would certainly undermine friendly governments and trading partners, not to mention American interests abroad.