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The following is from the 7 December 2012 edition of Journal of Commerce.The U.S. has asked the World Trade Organization to establish a dispute settlement panel to examine Argentina’s import restrictions on all U.S. goods, according to United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk.Argentina’s…
The following is excerpted from a 7 December 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.Recent consultations on new proposals have been constructive and pragmatic although some members fear that isolating some subjects could upset the balance that has been struck so far, the chairperson of the…
The following is from the 7 December 2012 edition of Journal of Commerce.U.S. shippers could get some holiday cheer if Congress passes legislation by the end of the year that would suspend tariffs on materials and products not available domestically.Congress is expected to consider by the end of the…
The Proposed Agenda for the WTO General Council 11 December 2012 meeting is available on the World Trade Organization website at:http://www.wto.org/english/thewto_e/gcounc_e/meet_dec12_e.htm
The following is excerpted from a 6 December 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.Development assistance for mainly African cotton producers since 2005 continues to head towards $400m as donors and recipients seek to increase the flow and find better ways of assessing how well it is…
The following is excerpted from a 5 December 2012 press release by the World Customs Organization.Introduction1. The Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held its 68th Session in Kyoto, Japan, from 3 to 5 December 2012.2. The Policy Commission noted that next year is the 40th…
The following is excerpted from a 4 December 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.A WTO Arbitrator, on 4 December 2012, issued his award regarding the “reasonable period of time” for the implementation of Dispute Settlement Body recommendations and rulings in the dispute “United States –…
The following is from the Journal of Commerce.JOC Staff | Nov 30, 2012 5:42PM EST HM Revenue and Customs, the UK government’s regulatory department, recently clarified its policy on authorized economic operators for imports and exports taking place after the introduction of the European Union’s new…
The following is from the 29 November 2012 edition of American Shipper.U.S. companies that have been certified as operating secure supply chains could soon achieve faster processing of their international cargo by taking advantage of three new measures unveiled this week by border management…