President Obama talked this week about the importance of building exports as a way to create jobs and economic growth at home.

BARACK OBAMA: "American exports grew almost seventeen percent over the first four months of this year, compared tothe same period last year. Part of this, of course, is due to the global recovery. But we are also moving forward on improving conditions for America's exporters."

Mr. Obama re-launched the President's Export Council. The group includes business and labor leaders who will advise on trade issues.