04/21/2010
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"Today, we elevated our relationship to the ASEAN-U.S. Strategic Partnership to strengthen the role our relationship plays in realizing this common vision of a peaceful, prosperous Asia-Pacific region ..."
"ASEAN is a significant trade and investment partner for the United States."
"This year, we launched a series of workshops under the U.S.-ASEAN Trade and Environment Dialogue to promote mutually supportive policies."
"The United States also exported over $11 billion in agricultural products to ASEAN countries last year."