By David Griffith and Michael R. Czinkota* At more than twenty-five percent of U.S. GDP, exports are essential to economic recovery. Export finance is a core underpinning, which makes transactions happen. However, current export lending policies and evaluations no longer … Read More
The U.S. – Colombia trade agreement is crucial in maintaining the U.S. share of this important market. It plays an integral part of the President’s efforts to increase opportunities for U.S. businesses, farmers, ranchers, and workers through improved access for … Read More
USCIB members took part in a panel discussion at the APEC (Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation) Regulators Forum on March 30 in Singapore, drawing attention to some of the challenges manufacturers face in many countries with respect to chemicals regulation, which is … Read More
Today, the United States and the European Union (EU), under the auspices of the Transatlantic Economic Council, announced an agreement on Shared Principles for International Investment, which reaffirms our commitment to open, transparent, and non-discriminatory international investment policies. International investment, … Read More
The Committee on Government Procurement adopted, 30 March 2012, the revised Government Procurement Agreement after a final review required by the Ministerial Conference decision in December last year. The revised Agreement will now go to the respective parliaments for ratification. … Read More
Standards-related trade measures play a critical role in shaping the flow of global trade. Yesterday, April 2, 2012, the Office of the United States Trade Representative published its third annual Report on Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT), focused on significant … Read More
India is the second most populous country in the world, with about 1.2 million people. Its population is estimated to overtake China’s in 10 to 15 years. However, India is lacking the proper infrastructure that would allow for its development, … Read More
The following is from a Press Release from the Office of the United States Trade Representative, “United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk Announces Solution to Years-Old Zeroing Disputes, Demonstrating Commitment to Export Growth and Job Creation” ” Washington, D.C. – United … Read More
The problem at hand has been discussed in What are Republicans and Democrats Forgetting in 2012?, What Would Obama Do?, and The Fate of the Department of Commerce! Good or Bad?. What needs to be done? Commerce needs a make-over … Read More
The following is from the Office of the United States Trade Representative “U.S. and Mexico Meet to Discuss the Trans-Pacific Partnership” “Washington, D.C. – The United States held meetings this week with Mexico on the latter’s interest in joining the … Read More
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