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U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the U.S. has requested World Trade Organization (WTO) dispute settlement consultations with the People's Republic of China.
US files WTO case against China over exports
The Obama administration on Tuesday filed its first unfair trade case against China before the World Trade Organization, accusing the Asian power of restricting exports of key raw materials needed for the production of steel, aluminum and other products. San Diego Union-Tribune, June 23, 2009
Europe and U.S. Accuse China of Trade Restrictions
Complaints filed with the World Trade Organization accuse China of restricting exports of raw materials to give domestic manufacturers a competitive advantage. New York Times, June 23, 2009
Foreign Direct Investment
Invest in America’s NEW Guide to Federal Incentives and Programs Available to Investor’s can be found on the Invest in America website. This document contains federal incentives and programs available to investors in the United States based on research conducted by Invest in America staff. Information is provided regarding programs, contacts, federal agencies, and other relevant data.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) news release entitled “Foreign Direct Investors’ Outlays to Acquire or Establish U.S. Business Increased in 2008.” Outlays by foreign direct investors to acquire or establish U.S. businesses increased 3 percent in 2008, to $260.4 billion. Outlays in 2008 were the third-largest on record and the sixth consecutive increase since a falloff in outlays in 2001-2002.
"CalChamber Companies in the News" is a regular feature in the CalChamber's Trade Update newsletter, highlighting the international activities of member companies who have been featured in the news.
California Coalition For Free Trade The CalChamber Council for International Trade (CIT) is urging members of the business community to join (click here to download membership form) its coalition working to secure congressional approval of the free trade agreements (FTAs) with Colombia, Panama and South Korea. Companies .or associations that join the California Coalition for Free Trade will be included on the rapidly growing list of FTA supporters. There is no cost to join the coalition, which will keep members apprised of its activities and how to be supportive of the FTAs. For more information on the FTAs or to join the coalition, visit www.calchamber.com/international
Myron BRILLIANT: Free-trade opportunity Washington Times, June 16, 2009 Myron Brilliant is the U.S. Chamber's senior vice president for international affairs and U.S.-Korea Business Council president.
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