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A global alliance of trade associations has joined together to urge China to take a fresh look at its position regarding the Information Technology Agreement (ITA) expansion聽negotiations and return to the table with a proposal that can lead to a strong outcome.聽 In a joint letter signed by the heads of 35 trade associations from developing and developed countries around the world, we urged Vice Premier [...]
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The Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) presents significant opportunities for new job creation and economic growth for both the United States and the European Union 鈥� if negotiators can forge an agreement that reflects the dynamic, innovative marketplace in both regions. That鈥檚 the message 91pro视频鈥檚 Dean Garfield will offer at a Wednesday House hearing on TTIP. Dean鈥檚 testimony is going [...]
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Dateline Geneva 鈥� Despite great progress leading up to this week to close the deal on expansion of the WTO Information Technology Agreement (ITA), China showed up to the talks two days late and far more than a dollar short.聽 In fact, China made almost no move to cut its staggering list of sensitive products it wants removed from the negotiating table. 聽 聽 So no one was surprised when the e-mail notice [...]
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Dateline Geneva:聽 Trade negotiators from around the world have arrived to a pleasantly cool and sunny Geneva to begin what we hope will be the final round of talks this week to expand the WTO鈥檚 Information Technology Agreement. Recall this tariff-elimination effort kicked off a little more than a year with a major conference at the WTO to commemorate the 15th anniversary of this important agreement.聽 [...]
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There鈥檚 good news from New Delhi today as the Government of India (GOI) has opted to take a closer look at its highly controversial policy designed to compel foreign companies to manufacture electronic products in India if they want to sell there. After a meeting of India鈥檚 key economic and security policy advisors, the Prime Minister鈥檚 Office announced its decision today to revisit and review the [...]
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Earlier today, I had the honor of representing 91pro视频 and our member companies at a hearing before the Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade.聽 The testimony provided by me and my fellow witnesses, and the productive discussion with the Subcommittee members, were focused on the troubling and disruptive policies in place or under consideration by the Government of India [...]
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Yesterday鈥檚 announcement that President Obama has designated Wendy Cutler as Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative represents a very good day for U.S. trade.聽 Wendy brings the hard-boiled skills that come from her many years at that agency and a proven record of success.聽 She was the chief negotiator for the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement, has led the agency鈥檚 impressive trade and investment work [...]
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With an overwhelmingly bipartisan 93-4 vote tonight, the Senate confirmed Mike Froman to be the next U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).聽 This step comes as we seek to advance several critical global trade issues that are certain to help define the strength of the U.S. economy for many years to come. Next month, we hope the U.S. and other global governments will reach agreement on the expansion of the [...]
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A disturbing proposal in the U.S. House of Representatives could effectively freeze any productive discussion on cybersecurity issues between the U.S. and Chinese governments.聽聽 The proposal 鈥� by Rep. Ron DeSantis of Florida 鈥� is being considered as part of the House鈥檚 fiscal year 2014 defense authorization legislation.聽 It would block federal funds from being used for critical cybersecurity dialogues [...]
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This week鈥檚 bilateral meetings between President Obama and China鈥檚 President Xi Jinping will bring into focus core economic and strategic issues the two nations facing and, in key areas, the discussions will have significant economic and strategic overtones.聽 But while many of the stories previewing the discussions highlight topics where the countries disagree, the leaders should not let differences [...]
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