Commerce Secretary visits Iowa

During a stop in Ankeny today, the U-S Commerce Secretary declared that trade is the way to make peace around the globe. U-S Commerce Secretary Don Evans says the free enterprise, competitive system leads to innovation, higher productivity, growth and a higher standard of living, so that people demand the kind of freedoms we enjoy in America. Evans says trade leads to better communication with people around the globe, which will make the world more friendly. Evans stopped at Mrs. Clark’s foods in Ankeny to present an Export Achievement Award to the company.Mrs. Clark’s had zero exports five years ago. Today, 10 percent of their products are shipped out of the country. Sales during that five year period have grown from 15 millionto 75 million dollars annually. He calls it a living example of how important trade is to America.Mrs. Clark’s markets mayonnaise, juices and other foods.