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Trade Policy and Globalization

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Japanese U.S. Govt. Comments on NISC draft Standards for Information Security (Nov. 11, 2005)

U.S.-Japan Economic Relations: Never Better (Minister-Counselor Zumwalt in Kyushu) (Feb. 25, 2005)
No Evidence of Harm in Dumping Case on Japan Imports, U.S. Says (Feb. 3, 2005)
U.S., Russia See Accord on Russian WTO Accession Possible in 2005 (Feb. 2, 2005)
U.S. Goes to WTO in Dispute with EU Over Rice Imports (Jan. 31, 2005)
Defense Dept. Report, January 28: Australian Detainee Released (Jan. 31, 2005)
USTR Zoellick Seeking to Press Trade Progress at Davos Meetings (Jan. 28, 2005)
Western Hemisphere Important to U.S. Agenda, Rice Says (Jan. 20, 2005)
USTR Spokesman Praises WTO Report, Defends Free Trade Deals (Jan. 19, 2005)
Colombian Defendant Pleads Guilty on Attempting to Export Arms (Jan. 19, 2005)
USTR Reviews Scrutiny of Taiwan, Poland on Patents, Copyrights (Jan. 19, 2005)
Egypt, U.S. Consider Opening Free Trade Talks in 2005 (Jan. 18, 2005)
Better Trade Security, Facilitation Programs Sought by U.S. (Jan. 18, 2005)
United States Seeks Trade Organization Review of EU Rules (Jan. 14, 2005)
Final Shuttle Mapping Mission Covers Australia, South Pacific (Jan. 14, 2005)
China Urged To Reduce Friction in Trade Relationship with U.S. (Jan. 13, 2005)
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges as Exports Fall, Oil Imports Rise (Jan. 13, 2005)
Study Documents Negative Impact of U.S. Trade Deficit with China (Jan. 13, 2005)
Bush Extends Normal Trade Relations Treatment to Armenia (Jan. 11, 2005)
Final Shuttle Mapping Mission Covers Australia, South Pacific (Jan. 11, 2005)
USTR's Zoellick Nominated as Deputy Secretary of State (Jan. 11, 2005)
Agriculture Trade Reform Key to Reducing Poverty, World Bank Says (Jan. 11, 2005)
U.S. Duties Imposed on Frozen Shrimp from Six Countries (Jan. 7, 2005)
U.S. Allows Venezuela Shrimp; Blocks Trinidad, Panama Exports (Jan. 6, 2005)
South Korea Agrees to Import More U.S. Rice (Jan. 4, 2005)
U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Now in Effect, USTR Says (Jan. 4, 2005)
U.S. Cattle Import Rules to be Eased For Minimal-Risk Regions (Jan. 3, 2005)
United States Implements Australia Group Understandings (Jan. 3, 2005)
Countries Expect Bumpy Transition to New Textiles Trade System (Jan. 3, 2005)
Anti-dumping Case on Engines from Japan Ready for Final Review (Jan. 3, 2005)
U.S Tightens Policy on Shrimp Imports from Uncertified Countries (Dec. 22, 2004)
U.S. Wins WTO Case Against EU Over Geographical Food Names (Dec. 22, 2004)
Four Shrimp-Dumping Cases Move to Final Stage (Dec. 21, 2004)
Dumping Duties Imposed on Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China (Dec. 20, 2004)
U.S.-Panama Trade Talks Moving Forward, Say USTR Officials (Dec. 20, 2004)
Powell Trip Testifies to Importance of U.S.-European Relations (Dec. 17, 2004)
U.S. Current Account Deficit Sets Record as Imports Increase (Dec. 17, 2004)
United States Welcomes New Egyptian-Israeli Trade Agreement (Dec. 16, 2004)
Egypt, Israel to Establish Industrial Zones for Exports to U.S. (Dec. 16, 2004)
Lesotho Making Real Economic Progress Under AGOA, Zoellick Says (Dec. 16, 2004)
China Has Made Progress on WTO Commitments, But Problems Remain (Dec. 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Grows to Another Record as Oil Prices Rise (Dec. 15, 2004)
United States, Jordan to Improve Bilateral Trade, Security (Dec. 14, 2004)
Dumping Duties Imposed on Wooden Bedroom Furniture from China (Dec. 14, 2004)
U.S.-Panama Trade Talks Moving Forward, Say USTR Officials (Dec. 14, 2004)
Countries Approve International Customs Standards (Dec. 14, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Travels to Africa "To Listen and To Learn" (Dec. 13, 2004)
United States, Jordan to Improve Bilateral Trade, Security (Dec. 10, 2004)
Trade Negotiating Power Likely to Be Extended, USTR Says (Dec. 9, 2004)
Bush Signs Law on Miscellaneous Tariffs, Laos Trade Relations (Dec. 8, 2004)
USTR Zoellick to Travel to Sub-Saharan Africa (Dec. 7, 2004)
Ethiopia Is Important U.S. Anti-Terror Ally, Former Envoy Says (Dec. 7, 2004)
U.S.-Japan Relationship Continues To Grow in Importance (Dec. 3, 2004)
Progress Achieved on U.S. Priorities at APEC, Ambassador Says (Dec. 3, 2004)
U.N. AIDS Day Message Emphasizes Importance of Treatment (Dec. 2, 2004)
Dumping Case On Shrimp Imports Moves Closer to Vote on Duties (Dec. 2, 2004)
United States Suggests Improvements to Brazil's Trade Regime (Nov. 30, 2004)
APEC Leaders Focus on Trade, Security, Transparency, Development (Nov. 24, 2004)
U.S. Supports APEC Efforts to Increase Trade, Fight Corruption (Nov. 24, 2004)
APEC Leaders Commit to Fight Corruption and Ensure Transparency (Nov. 24, 2004)
Student Program Promotes Understanding, Awareness of APEC Agenda (Nov. 24, 2004)
U.S. Farm Trade Expected to Balance in 2005, Federal Agency Says (Nov. 24, 2004)
North Korea Focus of Bush Talks with World Leaders at APEC (Nov. 24, 2004)
APEC Leaders Welcome Progress on Security Initiatives (Nov. 24, 2004)
Bush, Fox Hold Bilateral Talks During APEC Meetings in Santiago, Chile (Nov. 22, 2004)
APEC Members Reaffirm Commitment to Bogor Free Trade Goals (Nov. 22, 2004)
APEC, U.S. Committed to Advancing Doha Trade Talks, USTR Says (Nov. 22, 2004)
Senator Grassley Concerned at EU Actions on Trade Disputes (Nov. 22, 2004)
Powell Foresees Triumph of Trade Over Terrorism (Nov. 22, 2004)
U.S. Prepares to Drop Dominican Republic from Trade Accord (Nov. 22, 2004)
Passport Alert System To Be Developed by U.S., Australia, Chile (Nov. 22, 2004)
Bush Outlines Economic Goals in APEC Address in Chile (Nov. 22, 2004)
United States Pleased by Outcome of Santiago APEC Meetings (Nov. 22, 2004)
Bush Addresses Trade, Security, Democracy at APEC Summit (Nov. 22, 2004)
North Korea Focus of Bush Talks with Asian Leaders at APEC (Nov. 22, 2004)
Chile Playing Important Role in World Affairs, Powell Says (Nov. 22, 2004)
Congressional Group Assesses Mideast Trade Prospects (Nov. 22, 2004)
Senate Passes Bill Granting Normal Trade Relations for Laos (Nov. 22, 2004)
U.S. To Help Fund Bio-Preparedness Training for APEC Members (Nov. 22, 2004)
Bush Meets with Canadian Prime Minister Martin at APEC (Nov. 22, 2004)
U.S., India Discuss Ways to Increase High-Tech Trade (Nov. 19, 2004)
Bush to Meet With Foreign Leaders on Sidelines of APEC Forum (Nov. 19, 2004)
Bush Seeks Implementation of Bangkok Security Commitments at APEC (Nov. 18, 2004)
United States to Help Afghanistan Attack Narcotics Industry (Nov. 18, 2004)
U.S., Australia Finalize Arrangements for Free Trade Agreement (Nov. 18, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Will Attend APEC Ministerial Meeting (Nov. 17, 2004)
U.S. to Open Free Trade Talks with United Arab Emirates, Oman (Nov. 16, 2004)
U.S. Official Cites Importance of Multilateralism in the Americas (Nov. 16, 2004)
Security, Trade, Social Issues to Face New U.S. Congress (Nov. 16, 2004)
Egyptian Trade Minister Rashid Says Egypt Intent on Opening Trade (Nov. 16, 2004)
Asia-Pacific Key to Advancing WTO Agenda, USTR's Allgeier Says (Nov. 15, 2004)
Beef Trade to Asia Returning to Normal, Agriculture Officials Say (Nov. 12, 2004)
Anti-dumping Duties Imposed on Hand Trucks Imported from China (Nov. 12, 2004)
Powell to Travel to Chile for APEC Forum, Egypt for Talks on Iraq (Nov. 12, 2004)
Chinese Bedroom Furniture Dumped on U.S. Market, Commerce Says (Nov. 12, 2004)
President Bush Will Attend APEC Leaders' Meeting (Nov. 12, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Fell 3.7 Percent in September as Exports Rise (Nov. 12, 2004)
United States Rejects WTO Ruling on Internet Gambling (Nov. 12, 2004)
U.S. Says NAFTA Report on Genetically Modified Corn is "Flawed" (Nov. 9, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Rejects Dumping Duties on South Africa Aluminum (Nov. 8, 2004)
Trade, Equities Up in S. Africa but U.S. Investor Confidence Lags (Nov. 4, 2004)
U.S., Australian Scientists Help Slow Spread of Invasive Tree (Nov. 4, 2004)
Export-Import Bank Announces Bilingual Web Page for Russia (Nov. 2, 2004)
Changes to U.S. Restrictions on Plant Imports Being Considered (Oct. 29, 2004)
U.S. Uncovers Conspiracy to Export Arms to Colombia, Venezuela (Oct. 28, 2004)
Voter Turnout Important Factor in 2004 Presidential Election (Oct. 28, 2004)
United States Lists Concerns at WTO Trade Policy Review of EC (Oct. 27, 2004)
Little Chance Seen for Finishing WTO Farm Negotiations in 2005 (Oct. 27, 2004)
WTO Agriculture Negotiators Moving to Hard Number-Crunching Job (Oct. 27, 2004)
Taiwan Moves Toward Resuming U.S. Beef Imports (Oct. 27, 2004)
Bush Administration to Impose Quota on Sock Imports from China (Oct. 26, 2004)
Dumping Investigation of Resin Imports Advanced by Commerce (Oct. 26, 2004)
U.S. Lists Concerns at WTO Trade Policy Review of the EC (Oct. 26, 2004)
United States Works to Improve Trade Security with Mexico (Oct. 26, 2004)
U.S., Japan Agree to Temporary Resumption of Beef Trade (Oct. 26, 2004)
U.S. Agriculture Dept. Summarizes U.S.-Japan Beef Trade Pact (Oct. 26, 2004)
U.S. Continues Allowing Imports of Beluga Caviar (Oct. 25, 2004)
Bush Signs Law Repealing U.S. Tax Breaks Ruled Illegal by WTO (Oct. 25, 2004)
Armitage Thanks Australia for Contributions in Afghanistan, Iraq (Oct. 22, 2004)
Bush Renews Sanctions on Colombian Drug Trade (Oct. 21, 2004)
Cybersecurity Called Vital to U.S.-India Trade Ties (Oct. 20, 2004)
United States Appeals WTO Ruling on Cotton Subsidies (Oct. 19, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Consults U.A.E., Oman on Free Trade Talks (Oct. 19, 2004)
Small Increase in Ivory Trade Approved by Treaty Nations (Oct. 18, 2004)
Important Role Seen for Private Firms in African Peacekeeping (Oct. 18, 2004)
Trade Restrictions Eased on Bald Eagles (Oct. 15, 2004)
USTR Delivers Regulatory Reform Recommendations to Japan (Oct. 15, 2004)
House Votes to Repeal 1916 Dumping Law Rejected by WTO (Oct. 15, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Urges EU to Lift Sanctions Over Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 15, 2004)
Congress Approves Repeal of Disputed Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Rises in August to $54 Billion (Oct. 15, 2004)
U.S. Stresses Importance of Fighting Hate Crime, Collecting Data (Oct. 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Travels to Oman, United Arab Emirates (Oct. 14, 2004)
Bill Would Speed Certain Weapons Export Licenses to Two Allies (Oct. 14, 2004)
U.S. Supports Restricted Trade in Tropical Wood Ramin (Oct. 12, 2004)
House Passes Bill Repealing Export Tax Breaks Ruled WTO-Illegal (Oct. 12, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Promotes Middle East Free Trade Area (Oct. 8, 2004)
Treasury Official Notes Importance of Remittance in the Americas (Oct. 8, 2004)
House Moves Toward Passage of Bill Repealing Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 8, 2004)
Export-Import Bank Renews Agreement Insuring Exports to Iraq (Oct. 7, 2004)
South African Aluminum Dumped in U.S., Commerce Dept. Determines (Oct. 7, 2004)
Obstacles Remain to Repeal of U.S. Tax Export Breaks (Oct. 6, 2004)
China Cooperating on Verifying Technology Exports, Official Says (Oct. 5, 2004)
STOP Initiative Targets Piracy, Counterfeit Trade (Oct. 5, 2004)
United States Supports Developing Mexico's Oil and Gas Industry (Oct. 5, 2004)
Counterfeiting, Organized Piracy Targeted by U.S. Agencies (Oct. 5, 2004)
Environmental Projects Gaining Importance, World Bank Chief Says (Oct. 4, 2004)
USTR Zoellick, EU Commissioner Lamy Discuss Airbus, Doha, China (Oct. 4, 2004)
Under Secretary Larson Says Globalization will Bring Lasting Development (Oct. 1, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Ends Dumping Cases on Pipes from Mexico, Turkey (Oct. 1, 2004)
USTR Official Outlines Importance of U.S.-Andean Trade Accord (Oct. 1, 2004)
Ambassador Urges APEC to Fight Corruption, Ensure Transparency (Sept. 29, 2004)
Presidential Debates Play Important Role in U.S. Elections (Sept. 29, 2004)
Countries Urged to Adopt U.S. Trade Security Strategy (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S., Bahraini Executives, Officials Celebrate Free Trade Pact (Sept. 24, 2004)
U.S., Brazilian Agriculture Officials Review FTAA Process (Sept. 24, 2004)
USTR Official Hails U.S.-Brazil Efforts to Foster Economic Growth (Sept. 23, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Lists Doha Round as Top Priority in Asia (Sept. 23, 2004)
Miami Forum Will Match Colombian Exporters with U.S. Buyers (Sept. 22, 2004)
U.S., Afghanistan Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (Sept. 22, 2004)
United States Asks Trade Organization to Act on EU Customs Rules (Sept. 22, 2004)
U.S. Team to Help West Africa Improve Its Cotton Industry (Sept. 21, 2004)
Australia Group Fights Chemical, Biological Weapons Proliferation (Sept. 21, 2004)
U.S., India Announce Progress in Strategic Trade Talks (Sept. 21, 2004)
Bush Lifts Trade, Transportation Sanctions on Libya (Sept. 21, 2004)
Frustrating Terrorist Finance Requires Training, Official Says (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. To Rejoin International Coffee Group After 11-Year Absence (Sept. 16, 2004)
U.S. and Bahrain Sign Free Trade Agreement (Sept. 15, 2004)
U.S. Promotes Strategy for Container Security, Trade Facilitation (Sept. 14, 2004)
U.S. Rebuts Criticism of Domestic Cotton Subsidies (Sept. 14, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops in July as Exports Rise, Imports Fall (Sept. 13, 2004)
Bush Authorizes U.S. Ex-Im Bank to Support U.S. Exports to Libya (Sept. 13, 2004)
U.S. Places High Importance on OSCE Conference on Tolerance (Sept. 10, 2004)
U.S. Condemns Bombing of Australian Embassy in Indonesia (Sept. 10, 2004)
USTR Official Outlines U.S. Trade Agenda for Western Hemisphere (Sept. 9, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Vows Appeal on WTO Ruling Against Cotton Subsidies (Sept. 9, 2004)
APEC Finance Ministers Support Flexible Currency Regimes (Sept. 8, 2004)
Export Licenses for Chinese Nuclear Reactor Components Issued (Sept. 7, 2004)
U.S. to Continue Anti-Dumping Duties Despite WTO Ruling (Sept. 1, 2004)

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