African Growth and Opportunity Act fabric extension bill is a win-win proposition *

Africa, USA - July 30 2012
Although the Generalized System of Preferences program has been reauthorized through July 2013, the fate of the important third-country fabric (TCF) provision of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is still hanging on by a thread.

Co-authors: Lindsay B. Meyer, Kelly Suzanne Herman .

Granting Russia PNTR will increase export and business opportunities for U.S. companies *

Russia, USA - July 25 2012
At the end of August 2012, Russia will accede to the World Trade Organization (WTO), but Soviet-era legal restrictions prevent U.S. businesses from benefiting from Russia’s accession.

Co-authors: Ariel S. Wolf, Kelly Suzanne Herman .