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Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Featured Headlines
Canada’s Trade Deficit Shrinks in June on Export Rebound
Bloomberg, August 6, 2013
Canada’s Economy Expands in May as Retail Offsets Oil
Bloomberg, July 31, 2013
CalChamber Companies in the News
PwC Named a Leader in Dispute Advisory & Analysis
and Forensic Investigations by Kennedy
PR Newswire, August 5, 2013
Kaiser Permanente awards $731K in grants to nonprofits
The Sun, August 4, 2013
Trade Policy
From the World Trade Organization
WTO, World Bank to develop services trade database
Renato Ruggiero, Former Director-General, Dies in Milan
WTO issues panel report on China’s measures on US broiler products
From the White House
America's Wind Industry Reaches Record Highs
Weekly Address: Securing a Better Bargain for the Middle Class
From the U.S. Department of Commerce
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
on International Trade in Goods and Services in June 2013
Why is Everyone Talking About Africa?
Statement from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker on New Bill to Strengthen American Manufacturing
Statements from U.S. Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker
on the Confirmation of Four Key Department Officials
United States Wins Trade Enforcement Case for American Farmers, Proves Export-Blocking Chinese Duties Unjustified Under WTO Rules
Investments, Exports Create A Better Bargain for the United States
**ITA Blog
From the U.S. Trade Representative
Froman Decision Regarding the U.S. International Trade Commission’s Determination in the Matter of Certain Electronic Devices, Investigation No. 337-TA-794
Press Statement by United States Trade Representative Michael Froman Regarding Today’s World Trade Organization Enforcement Victory
Trade Barriers That U.S. Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises Perceive as Affecting Exports to the European Union; Institution
of Investigation and Scheduling of Hearing
U.S. Trade Representative Froman, Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack Announce Continued EU Market Access for American Producers
of High-Quality Beef
Acting Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Wendy Cutler to Visit Japan, Initiate Bilateral Negotiations on Autos, Insurance, Non-Tariff Measures
Statement by U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman on Expiration of the Generalized System of Preferences Program
Big Week for America’s Agricultural Exporters
Trade Agreements
CHIANG: Trade winds gather on the Pacific
The Washington Times, August 5, 2013
Costa Rica and Latin America Sign Agreement with European Union (EU)
The Costa Rica News, August 4, 2013
Japan, U.S. to hold TPP-related bilateral talks in Tokyo next week
Global Post, August 1, 2013
EU-Colombia FTA to take effect
Fruitnet-United Kingdom, July 31, 2013
Federal
Do not let immigration reform die
San Diego Union Tribune, August 5, 2013
Part-Time Nation
Committee on Ways and Means, August 5, 2013
Congressional Trade Leaders Fight India's Unfair Trade Practices
Committee on Finance, August 2, 2013
U.S. economy adds 162,000 jobs in July
Los Angeles Times, August 2, 2013
On immigration, GOP reps should get down to business: Editorial
Daily News Los Angeles, August 1, 2013
California
SoCal Rep. Lowenthal takes a big swing at redistricting with new bill
KPCC, August 5, 2013
 
More International Articles
Narrower Trade Gap to Boost Second-Quarter Growth: Economy
Bloomberg, August 6, 2013
From manufacturing to car sales, Britain bounces back
Reuters, August 6, 2013
German Orders Gain Most in Eight Months in Recovery Sign
Bloomberg, August 6, 2013
Canada-EU Trade Negotiators Draw Up “Break-Out Package”
on Outstanding Issues
The Wall Street Journal, August 2, 2013
Mexico president to present energy reform next week
Reuters, August 1, 2013
California lawmakers seek closer ties with Mexico
San Diego Union Tribune, July 31, 2013
Amid Japan-China Political Deadlock, Progress Toward Freer Trade
Forbes, July 31, 2013
Peru exports to free trade partners increased by 6.5% in 2012
Peru This Week, July 31, 2013
Will California And Australia Trade Carbon Credits?
KCET, July 30, 2013
Why China Is Hoarding Hollywood’s Box-Office Profits
Bloomberg Businessweek, July 30, 2013
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