http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703466104575529753735783116.html
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704116004575521822940983434.html
Meanwhile Europe and Asia forge ahead on inking free trade agreements:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/17/business/global/17trade.html