Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement: inclusion of Japan in talks raises stakes/opens opportunities to address trade barriers *

Japan, USA - May 6 2013
On April 24, 2013, the Obama Administration notified Congress of its intent to include Japan as the 12th country to take part in negotiations for the…

Co-authors: Joseph Laroski , Gilbert B. Kaplan, Joe Dorn .

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ENFORCE Act introduced *

USA - May 2 2013
The Enforcing Orders and Reducing Customs Evasion Act of 2013 ("ENFORCE Act") was introduced in the House by Representatives Billy Long (R-MO) and…

Co-authors: Mae McIver .

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Buy America bill introduced *

USA - April 2 2013
A group of House Democrats introduced the "Invest in American Jobs Act of 2013" on March 5, 2013, which bill is intended to strengthen current "Buy…

Co-authors: Justin Enck.

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China trade disputes *

China, USA - October 5 2012
The United States and China have filed dueling complaints at the World Trade Organization in recent weeks.

Co-authors: William C Talmadge (Bill).

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Both party platforms emphasize the importance of trade - but differ significantly in specifics and tone *

USA - September 11 2012
The Democratic platform released last week emphasizes the need to promote international trade that is both free and fair.

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