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The following is from a 7 February 2012 report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office.Container Security Programs Have Matured, but Uncertainty Persists over the Future of 100 Percent ScanningWhat GAO FoundAs part of its efforts to identify high-risk cargo for inspection, CBP uses various…

The following is from a 1 February 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.The Council for Trade in Goods, on 1 February 2012, approved a request by the European Union to temporarily lift EU duties on certain products from Pakistan to help the country recover from massive floods in 2010. This…

The following is excerpted from a 16 January 2012 press release by the World Customs Organization.The African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Customs Organization (WCO) will work together, to enhance the capacity of Customs administrations in Africa.This declaration was made today in Addis…

The following is from a 30 January 2012 news item by the World Trade Organization.The Appellate Body, on 30 January 2012, issued its reports in the case “China — Measures Related to the Exportation of Various Raw Materials” (WT/DS394/AB/R, WT/DS395/AB/R and WT/DS398/AB/R).This release is available…

The following is excerpted from a 26 January 2012 news release from the International Chamber of Commerce.Today, European and national business associations commend the European Union (EU) and Member States as they moved to join their global allies in the battle against counterfeiting and piracy…

The following is excerpted from a 26 January 2012 message from the World Customs Organization (WCO).WCO Secretary General, Kunio Mikuriya, launches the Year of Connectivity with the slogan “Borders divide, Customs connects” on the occasion of International Customs Day as the WCO prepares to…

The following is excerpted from a 25 January 2012 news item from the World Trade Organization (WTO).On 25 January 2012, Mexico notified the Dispute Settlement Body of its decision to cross-appeal the panel report in DS381, “United States — Measures Concerning the Importation, Marketing And Sale of…

The following is excerpted from a 24 January 2012 news item from the World Trade Organization.The chairman of the industrial goods negotiations, Ambassador Luzius Wasescha of Switzerland, has announced a three-phase programme to explore new avenues for future talks leading to a successful conclusion…

The following is from the 25 January 2012 edition of American Shipper.The Obama administration on Wednesday unveiled its global supply chain security strategy on Wednesday at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.The document is a whole-of-government approach towards balancing security and…