The President's News Conference
03/23/2009
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Collectively, the 10 countries of ASEAN represent the United States' fourth-largest goods trading partner.
The United States also exported over $11 billion in agricultural products to ASEAN countries last year.
ASEAN is a significant trade and investment partner for the United States.
We reaffirm the importance of maintaining peace and stability, ensuring maritime security and safety, and freedom of navigation including in...