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Trade Policy and Globalization

Latest News:

New Trade Restrictions Eased on Bald Eagles (Oct. 15, 2004)
New USTR Delivers Regulatory Reform Recommendations to Japan (Oct. 15, 2004)
New House Votes to Repeal 1916 Dumping Law Rejected by WTO (Oct. 15, 2004)
New USTR Zoellick Urges EU to Lift Sanctions Over Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 15, 2004)
New Congress Approves Repeal of Disputed Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 15, 2004)
New U.S. Trade Deficit Rises in August to $54 Billion (Oct. 15, 2004)
New 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)
Executive Orders "Important Step in Reform Agenda," Officials Say (Aug. 30, 2004)
Import Rule Change Will Not Harm Commodity Trade, China Tells U.S. (Aug. 30, 2004)
High-Tech Trade, Counterterrorism Enhance India's Ties with U.S. (Aug. 26, 2004)
U.S. Indicts Six Men For Exporting Arms to Terrorist Groups in Colombia (Aug. 25, 2004)
France to Allow U.S. Access to Important Research Facilities (Aug. 25, 2004)
Human Rights Official Frustrated By U.N. Inaction On Darfur (Aug. 20, 2004)
Swine Imports from Canada Not Subsidized, Commerce Dept. Says (Aug. 19, 2004)
Bush Signs Act to Implement U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (Aug. 18, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Hits Another Record in June (Aug. 16, 2004)
USTR Comments on Trade Pact Debate in Australia (Aug. 13, 2004)
Powell Cites Importance of Free and Fair Referendum in Venezuela (Aug. 12, 2004)
Australia Group Fights Chemical, Biological Weapons Proliferation (Aug. 11, 2004)
Dominican Republic Joins U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement (Aug. 9, 2004)
Bush Cites Important Advances in War Against Terrorism (Aug. 9, 2004)
Zoellick Hails U.S.-Dominican Republic-Central America Trade Pact (Aug. 9, 2004)
Struggle over WTO Framework Agreement Points to Challenges Ahead (Aug. 5, 2004)
Trade Pact a Milestone in U.S.-Australia Relations, Bush Says (Aug. 4, 2004)
World Trade Negotiations End in "Milestone" Agreement, U.S. Says (Aug. 3, 2004)
Ex-Im Bank Can Help Turkish Companies Buy U.S. Exports (Aug. 2, 2004)
Trade Negotiations "Back on Track" after Cancun Detour, USTR says (Aug. 2, 2004)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Awards Grant to Guatemala (Aug. 2, 2004)
World Trade Talks End in "Milestone" Agreement, U.S. Says (Aug. 2, 2004)
Trade Agreement Package Completed by World Trade Organization (Aug. 2, 2004)
Global Trade Talks Making Some Progress, WTO Reports (July 30, 2004)
Mineta Urges More Transportation Cooperation in APEC (July 29, 2004)
Global Trade Talks Must Produce More Market Access, Says U.S. (July 28, 2004)
Peru Hosts Talks on U.S.-Andean Region Free Trade Pact (July 28, 2004)
Africa, U.S. Examine World Cotton Trade, USDA's Penn Says (July 28, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Passed by Congress (July 26, 2004)
Dominican Republic to Join U.S.-Central America Trade Pact (July 26, 2004)
WTO Review of Japan's Restrictions on U.S. Apples Sought (July 21, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Trade Agreement Provisions on Pharmaceuticals, Textiles (July 21, 2004)
U.S., Denmark Guarantee Exports of Power Plant Equipment to Turkey (July 21, 2004)
America Will Not Tolerate Slave Traders, Bush Says (July 20, 2004)
Senate Approves Bill to Repeal WTO-Illegal Export Tax Breaks (July 20, 2004)
Agreement Between U.S. and Mongolia Will Expand Trade, USTR Says (July 20, 2004)
U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement Clears Another Hurdle (July 20, 2004)
One-Third of U.S. Beef Export Market Reopened, Veneman Says (July 20, 2004)
North American Trade Officials Hail NAFTA's Decade of Achievement (July 20, 2004)
U.S. Underscores Importance of Upcoming Elections in Eurasia (July 20, 2004)
USTR Welcomes Swift Approval of U.S.-Australia Trade Agreement (July 20, 2004)
Africa Will Become More Important U.S. Energy Supplier (July 20, 2004)
Dumping Duties Set on Ironing Tables, Plastic Bags from China (July 16, 2004)
House Vote on Tobacco Could Imperil Fix For U.S. WTO Violations (July 15, 2004)
Drug Imports Win House Approval But Face Strong Opposition (July 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in May as Exports Surge (July 14, 2004)
President Bush Signs Extension of Africa Trade Law (July 14, 2004)
Key Africa Trade Law Extended to 2015 (July 14, 2004)
USTR's Zoellick Warns Developing Countries on WTO Negotiations (July 14, 2004)
Survey Shows Pro-Trade Sentiment in U.S., U.K., France, Germany (July 14, 2004)
U.S. Issues New Anti-dumping, Countervailing Duty Guidelines (July 13, 2004)
U.S.-Australia Trade Pact Addresses Pharmaceutical Issues (July 13, 2004)
Bush Announces Delegation for Funeral of Austrian President (July 12, 2004)
U.S.-Australia Joint Communiqué Outlines Areas of Cooperation (July 9, 2004)
Bush Mourns Death of Austrian President (July 9, 2004)
New U.S. Law Renews Import Restrictions on Burma (July 9, 2004)
U.S., Australia to Cooperate on Missile Defense, Troop Training (July 9, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Pact Fosters Economic, Political Stability (July 8, 2004)
U.S., Oman Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (July 8, 2004)
Scholar Testifies to House Committee on WTO, U.S. Tax Policy (July 8, 2004)
State Dept. Offers Condolences on Death of Austrian President (July 8, 2004)
One-Third of Computer Software Pirated, Industry Says (July 8, 2004)
Trade Pact Would Benefit U.S., Australian Economies, Bush Says (July 7, 2004)
Shrimp from Asia Dumped on U.S. Market, Commerce Department Says (July 7, 2004)
WTO Negotiations Framework Agreements Urged by USTR's Allgeier (July 1, 2004)
Steel Subsidy Talks Switch to Consultations, Group Says (June 30, 2004)
Beluga Import Ban Exemptions Proposed by U.S. Interior Dept. (June 30, 2004)
Evans Cites Benefits of NAFTA, U.S.-Mexico Trade Ties (June 29, 2004)
Commerce Secretary Analyzes U.S.-China Trade Relations (June 29, 2004)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Awards Grants to Egypt (June 29, 2004)
Ambassador Zoellick Hails Passage of AGOA III Legislation (June 28, 2004)
South Asia's Importance to U.S. Likely to Increase, Says Rep. Leach (June 25, 2004)
U.S. Will Not Impose Trade Sanctions over Iceland Whaling Program (June 24, 2004)
U.S. Requests WTO Panel Against Mexico Over Beverage Taxes (June 23, 2004)
Free and Fair Trade Boosts Economy, Evans Tells Chinese Students (June 22, 2004)
Dumping Case on Chinese Bedroom Furniture Advanced by Commerce (June 22, 2004)
U.S. Trade Agency Says "No" to Anti-Spam E-mail Plan (June 21, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Will Support Reforms in Arab World (June 21, 2004)
U.S.-Andean Free Trade Talks Progress in Atlanta (June 21, 2004)
Evans to Discuss Trade with China, Ireland, Mexico (June 21, 2004)
House Votes to Repeal Tax Breaks Ruled Illegal by WTO (June 21, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Will Support Reforms in Arab World (June 18, 2004)
U.S. Trade Agency Says "No" to Anti-Spam E-mail Plan (June 18, 2004)
House Votes to Repeal Tax Breaks Ruled Illegal by WTO (June 18, 2004)
Ironing Tables From China Dumped in U.S., Commerce Concludes (June 17, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (June 17, 2004)
U.S. and Panama Conclude Second Round of Trade Talks (June 17, 2004)
Morocco Trade Pact Part of Africa, Mideast Reform Effort (June 17, 2004)
U.S. Wants to Expand Trade, Investment with Afghanistan (June 16, 2004)
Bill to Repeal Illegal Export Breaks Approved by House Committee (June 16, 2004)
"Landmark" U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement Hailed (June 16, 2004)
United States and Morocco Sign Free Trade Agreement (June 16, 2004)
Bush Preparing to Sign U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (June 16, 2004)
Plastic Shopping Bags from Asia Dumped in U.S., Commerce Decides (June 15, 2004)
Zoellick Says Trade Can Support Reform in Middle East (June 15, 2004)
U.S., Australia Share Stake in Asia's Future, Armitage Says (June 15, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit at Record High in April as Exports Decrease (June 15, 2004)
State's Bloomfield Discusses Defense Trade Controls in London (June 14, 2004)
U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area Highlighted (June 14, 2004)
White House on G8 Leaders' Trade Statement (June 14, 2004)
U.S. Hails Important Step Forward in Venezuela (June 10, 2004)
Ex-Im Bank's Foley Promotes U.S. Exports to Pakistan (June 10, 2004)
G8 Leaders Give Strong Push to Global Trade Talks (June 10, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Praises Japan's Market-Opening Initiatives (June 9, 2004)
Bush Calls U.N. Vote "Very Important" for Middle East (June 9, 2004)
Bush Calls U.N. Vote "Very Important" for Middle East (June 9, 2004)
Industrialized Nations to Launch Initiatives at G8 Summit (June 8, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Visits Peru, Ecuador (June 8, 2004)
Agriculture Negotiations Progressing, USTR's Johnson Says (June 8, 2004)
U.S.-Chile Free Trade Commission Holds First Meeting on June 3 (June 7, 2004)
USTDA Grant Facilitates CAFTA Trade With El Salvador (June 4, 2004)
State's Derham Stresses Need for U.S.-Brazilian Effort on Trade (June 4, 2004)
USDA's Veneman Urges Progress on WTO Farm Negotiations (June 4, 2004)
U.S., Canadian Industrial Emissions Decreased 18 Percent (June 4, 2004)
United States to Require Prior Notice of All Imported Food (June 3, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Will Attend APEC Trade Meeting June 4-5 (June 3, 2004)
U.S., Central Asian Countries Sign Trade and Investment Pact (June 2, 2004)
U.S.-Central American Free Trade Agreement Signed (June 1, 2004)
Congressional Vote on CAFTA Unlikely Before U.S. November Elections (June 1, 2004)
U.S. Farm Exports to Hit Record $61.5 Billion This Year (May 28, 2004)
U.S.-Bahrain Free Trade Agreement (May 28, 2004)
U.S., Bahrain Conclude Negotiations on Free Trade Agreement (May 28, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Increases in March to Record $46 Billion (May 27, 2004)
Justice Department Takes Action against Caviar Smuggling (May 26, 2004)
Speedy Passage of AGOA III Vital to Africa Trade Growth (May 24, 2004)
Export Controls Aimed at China Facing Administration Opposition (May 21, 2004)
IMF Official Condemns Protectionism, Supports Free Trade (May 20, 2004)
USTR Official Outlines Benefits of U.S.-Andean Trade Agreement (May 20, 2004)
U.S.-Australia Trade Accord May Boost Bilateral Trade by Billions (May 20, 2004)
U.S., Japan Hold First Meeting to Resolve Beef Trade Issues (May 20, 2004)
U.S., Australia Sign Free Trade Agreement (May 20, 2004)
U.S., Australia Sign Statement on Environmental Cooperation (May 19, 2004)
Commerce Dept. Issues Report on Product Standard Trade Barriers (May 19, 2004)
Burns Outlines U.S. Hopes to Allay Mideast Frustrations (May 18, 2004)
Treasury Official Discusses Importance of Remittances (May 18, 2004)
Thai Wild Shrimp Embargoed over Turtle Conservation (May 17, 2004)
OECD Countries Seek Agreement to Advance WTO Talks (May 17, 2004)
Farm Market Access Still Obstacle for WTO, USTR Says (May 17, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Imposes Duties on Color Televisions from China (May 17, 2004)
U.S., Japan To Begin Talks To Resume Trade in Beef (May 17, 2004)
U.S. to Sign Trade Accord with Central American Nations May 28 (May 14, 2004)
U.N. Hails Growth in Latin American, Caribbean Exports (May 14, 2004)
Zoellick Lays Out Plan for Advancing Global Trade Talks (May 14, 2004)
U.S. Lauds Libya's Move to Curtail Trade with WMD Proliferators (May 14, 2004)
U.S. Cuts Quotas on Textile/Apparel Imports from Vietnam (May 14, 2004)
Iraq's Industry Ministry Restored to Full Iraqi Authority (May 12, 2004)
U.S., Malaysia Sign Trade and Investment Framework Accord (May 12, 2004)
Zoellick Aims to Advance WTO Negotiations at Paris Meeting (May 12, 2004)
U.S., Malaysia Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (May 11, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Praises EU Offer to End Farm Export Subsidies (May 11, 2004)
Market Access Still Seen as Obstacle to WTO Agriculture Reform (May 10, 2004)
U.S. Envoy to EU on Importance of Transatlantic Partnership (May 10, 2004)
Export Tax Repeal Bill Stalls Again in Wrangle over Amendments (May 10, 2004)
Globalization Helping Reduce Volatility, Greenspan Says (May 7, 2004)
Evans See a "Most Productive" Trade Era in Americas (May 6, 2004)
U.S. and Brazil Hold Consultations on FTAA (May 6, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Outlines Importance of Trade in Latin America (May 6, 2004)
Hong Kong Reopens Market to U.S. Poultry Exports (May 6, 2004)
USTR Says U.S., Australia Will Sign Free Trade Agreement May 18 (May 6, 2004)
Tightening of Rules on Testing of Imported Foods Sought (April 30, 2004)
USTR Says Trade Ties With China Provide Leverage for Reforms (April 30, 2004)
Global Trade Talks Could Resume by July, USTR's Zoellick Says (April 30, 2004)
Complete Beluga Sturgeon Import Ban Unlikely, U.S. Official Says (April 30, 2004)
U.S. Defends Farm Programs after Adverse Ruling from WTO Panel (April 28, 2004)
U.S.-Australia Climate Partnership will Focus on Renewable Energy (April 28, 2004)
State Dept. Summarizes U.S.-Australia Climate Action Partnership (April 28, 2004)
Widespread Support for U.S.-Dominican Republic Trade Pact (April 27, 2004)
U.S., China Reach Agreement on Export Controls, Trade Promotion (April 26, 2004)
Iraq Transition Deadline Important, Powell Tells Norwegian Press (April 26, 2004)
USTR Monitoring China's Compliance with WTO Commitments (April 23, 2004)
U.S. General Denies Charge Coalition Is Importing WMD into Iraq (April 23, 2004)
Travel Industry Code of Conduct Launched to Protect Children (April 23, 2004)
USTR Lists Outcomes of Commission Meeting on U.S.-China Trade (April 23, 2004)
Commerce Official Call NAFTA's First Decade a Resounding Success (April 23, 2004)
China To Resume Trade in Some U.S. Beef Products, Biotech Corn (April 23, 2004)
U.S. Committed To Making Trade with China Fair, USTR Says (April 23, 2004)
U.S. Negotiator Sees Modest Progress at WTO on Agriculture (April 23, 2004)
Commerce Official Call NAFTA's First Decade Resounding Success (April 22, 2004)
Central American Troops Make Important Contribution in Iraq (April 22, 2004)
U.S. Moves to Stricter Controls on Imports of Beluga Sturgeon (April 21, 2004)
NAFTA Agricultural Trade an Unqualified Success, U.S. Official Says (April 21, 2004)
State Dept. Official Hails Benefits From NAFTA (April 21, 2004)
Zoellick Rebuts Labor Criticism of Australia Trade Pact (April 20, 2004)
U.S. Says No Trade Partners Manipulated Foreign Exchange (April 19, 2004)
Color TVs from China Dumped on U.S. Market, Commerce Dept. Rules (April 19, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit in February Narrows as Exports Rise Sharply (April 15, 2004)
IMF Broadens Help for Countries Facing Trade Liberalization (April 14, 2004)
USTR Considers Withdrawing Bangladesh's Trade Preferences (April 14, 2004)
U.S. Agriculture Dept. Promotes Free Online Trade Database (April 12, 2004)
U.S. Official to Participate in Forum on U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact (April 12, 2004)
USTR Issues Annual Report Listing Barriers to Telecom Trade (April 9, 2004)
U.S. Trade Advisory Groups Support FTA With Morocco (April 9, 2004)
Integrated Trade Policies Would Have Global Benefits, Experts Say (April 9, 2004)
U.S.-Based Delivery Services Face Barriers Overseas (April 8, 2004)
U.S. Wins Important Ruling in WTO Wheat Case With Canada (April 8, 2004)
Treasury Dept Exempts Scholarly Publications from Trade Sanctions (April 7, 2004)
Informal FTAA Negotiations Held in Buenos Aires (April 5, 2004)
Constitution Is Most Important U.S. Export, Professor Says (April 5, 2004)
USTR Releases 2004 Trade Barriers Report amid Clamor for Action (April 2, 2004)
OSCE to Play Important Role in Solving Challenges in Georgia (April 2, 2004)
Khalilzad on Importance of Investing in Afghanistan (April 1, 2004)
U.S., Panama to Begin Free-Trade Negotiations in Late April (March 29, 2004)
U.S. Urges Give-and-Take in WTO Agriculture Negotiations (March 29, 2004)
Senate Leader Pleads for Passage of Third Africa Trade Bill (March 26, 2004)
Armitage Says U.S. "Very Supportive" of Ukraine WTO Membership (March 26, 2004)
U.S. Official Encouraged by Resumed WTO Agriculture Negotiations (March 26, 2004)
Trade Among Africans Vital to Sustainable Peace, Larson Says (March 26, 2004)
Bush Administration Considered Al-Qaeda Threat Important, Urgent (March 26, 2004)
Senate Debate on Repealing WTO-Illegal Export Tax Breaks Stalls (March 25, 2004)
United States, Colombia to Begin Free-Trade Talks in May (March 25, 2004)
U.S. Cites Importance of "Well-being" of Mexicans in America (March 24, 2004)
Support for U.S.-Central America Free Trade Agreement Widespread (March 24, 2004)
United States and Colombia to Begin Free-Trade Talks in May (March 24, 2004)
U.S. Official Participating in Chilean Conference on Hemispheric Trade (March 23, 2004)
Meeting Aims to Give African Business Voice in WTO Negotiations (March 23, 2004)
U.S., Qatar Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (March 22, 2004)
Powell Calls for Expanded U.S.-India Trade (March 17, 2004)
U.S. Projecting Near Record Agriculture Exports in 2004, Veneman Says (March 16, 2004)
USTR's Ives Says U.S.-Australia FTA Offers Unique Opportunity (March 16, 2004)
Agriculture Secretary Hails U.S.-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (March 16, 2004)
U.S, U.A.E. Sign Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) (March 16, 2004)
U.S. and Dominican Republic Conclude Trade Agreement (March 16, 2004)
U.S. Wins WTO Telecommunications Case Against Mexico (March 15, 2004)
Three Prominent Senators Back Administration's Middle East Trade Policies (March 15, 2004)
Zoellick, Legislators Debate U.S. Trade Policies, Enforcement (March 12, 2004)
Informal FTAA Negotiations Held in Buenos Aires (March 11, 2004)
U.S. Trade Deficit Up Second Consecutive Month in January (March 11, 2004)
U.S. Says Export Controls Need Not Block Technology Transfer (March 10, 2004)
World Trade Talks Regaining Momentum, USTR Zoellick Says (March 10, 2004)
USTR Warns Bigger Developing Countries to Open Markets (March 10, 2004)
Bush Declares Intention to Sign U.S.-Morocco Trade Agreement (March 9, 2004)
U.S., Bahrain Conclude Second Round of Free Trade Negotiations (March 9, 2004)
Senate Sets Aside for Now Repeal of Illegal Export Tax Break (March 9, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Ends Case on Innersprings from China (March 9, 2004)
U.S., Dominican Republic Commence Final Round of Trade Talks (March 9, 2004)
Senate Passes Miscellaneous Tariffs Bill, Iraq Antiquities Ban (March 5, 2004)
Mexico Resuming Beef Trade With United States (March 5, 2004)
Bush Rejects Proposed Import Curbs on Chinese Waterworks Fittings (March 5, 2004)
USTR Zoellick says Congress Strongly Supports U.S.-Bahrain FTA (March 5, 2004)
Trade Accord Opens Huge Opportunities for Moroccan Business in U.S. (March 4, 2004)
Senate Begins Debate on Repealing WTO-Illegal Export Tax Breaks (March 4, 2004)
U.S. and Morocco Conclude Free Trade Agreement (March 4, 2004)
Opening the U.S. Communications Industry to Small Business (March 4, 2004)
U.S., French Troops Secure Important Locations in Haitian Capital (March 4, 2004)
Summary of Major Points of U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement (March 4, 2004)
Export-Import Bank Approves $60 Million Credit for Mexican Utility (March 4, 2004)
Responses to Animal Disease Outbreaks Affect Global Meat Exports (March 3, 2004)
Greenspan Says Weaker Dollar Will Help U.S. Narrow Trade Gap (March 3, 2004)
U.S. to Promote Active, Comprehensive Trade Agenda in 2004 (March 3, 2004)
U.S. Makes Changes in Preferential Tariff Treatment of 11 Countries (March 3, 2004)
Senator Grassley Urges Support for Export Tax Revision (March 3, 2004)
USTR Says China's Power Must Be Integrated Into World Community (Feb. 27, 2004)
Compromise Necessary for Free Trade Success, USTR Says (Feb. 26, 2004)
USTR Statement on WTO Arbitration Decision (Feb. 26, 2004)
U.S. Rolls Out New Electronic Defense Export Licensing System (Feb. 23, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Addresses Nettlesome Farm Subsidies Issue in S. Africa (Feb. 19, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Holds Talks with Indian Trade Officials (Feb. 18, 2004)
U.S. Trade Panel Advances Shrimp Dumping Investigation (Feb. 18, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Holds Talks with Indian Trade Officials (Feb. 18, 2004)
USTR Meeting with ASEAN Ministers Yields Key Trade Priorities (Feb. 18, 2004)
"Comprehensive Strategy" to Combat Afghanistan Drug Trade Urged (Feb. 17, 2004)
Zoellick Says U.S., Chinese WTO Interests Overlap (Feb. 17, 2004)
USTR Says Administration Dedicated to Making Progress on Trade (Feb. 13, 2004)
U.S. Official Says Afghanistan Needs Help to Combat Drug Trade (Feb. 13, 2004)
USTR Hopes to Launch Free Trade Talks with Thailand (Feb. 13, 2004)
Congressional Report Faults Export Verification Program (Feb. 13, 2004)
Daley Says Vietnam Must Continue Progress on Human Rights, Trade (Feb. 13, 2004)
Congressional Report Faults Export Verification Program (Feb. 13, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Discusses Doha, BSE at Tokyo Press Conference (Feb. 12, 2004)
Wolfowitz Cites Importance of Africa In U.S. Security Policy (Feb. 12, 2004)
Export-Import Bank's Philip Merrill Praises India's Economic Progress (Feb. 12, 2004)
Iraq Granted Observer Status at the World Trade Organization (Feb. 12, 2004)
USTR Outlines Central American Trade Agreement Agricultural Issues (Feb. 12, 2004)
Kuwait Promotes Itself As Trade and Investment Hub for Iraq (Feb. 12, 2004)
U.S. Signs Trade and Investment Framework Agreements with Yemen, Kuwait (Feb. 10, 2004)
Treasury Secretary Cites Importance of U.S. Embargo on Cuba (Feb. 10, 2004)
USTR Zoellick Travels Three Continents to Revive WTO Negotiations (Feb. 10, 2004)
U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Feb. 10, 2004)
U.S., Australia Complete Historic Free Trade Agreement (Feb. 10, 2004)
Bush 2003 Economic Report Reaffirms U.S. Commitment to Free Trade (Feb. 10, 2004)
Zoellick to Visit Japan in Global Push for Doha (Feb. 9, 2004)
USTR's Freeman Says China's WTO Compliance Record Falls Short (Feb. 6, 2004)
Schriver Says China Making Progress on Trade but Concerns Remain (Feb. 6, 2004)
China Still Has "Long Way to Go" on Trade Reform, Jochum Says (Feb. 6, 2004)
Microfinance Industry at Forefront of Helping Women, Executive Says (Feb. 6, 2004)
U.S. Agriculture Official Says China's WTO Compliance "Mixed" (Feb. 6, 2004)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Backs Rehabilitation of Iraq's Railroads (Feb. 5, 2004)
Wolfowitz Highlights Importance of Building Iraq's Security Forces (Feb. 4, 2004)
House Committee Approves Bill to Repeal 1916 Antidumping Law (Jan. 30, 2004)
IDB Welcomes Costa Rica's Entry Into New Trade Pact with U.S. (Jan. 30, 2004)
Ashcroft Thanks Austria for Help on Terrorism, Iraq, Crime (Jan. 29, 2004)
Consumers Warned Against Imports of Unapproved Medicine (Jan. 29, 2004)
U.S. International Trade Commission Reports on U.S. Trade With Africa (Jan. 28, 2004)
Powell, Ivanov Discuss Democratization, Trade, Terrorism, Iraq (Jan. 28, 2004)
U.S., Costa Rica Announce Agreement on Free Trade (Jan. 27, 2004)
Bahrain and U.S. Begin Free Trade Negotiations (Jan. 27, 2004)
Commerce Initiates Investigation of Shrimp Imports from 6 Markets (Jan. 23, 2004)
Regaining Beef Exports Markets Top U.S. Priority, Veneman Says (Jan. 23, 2004)
WTO Chief Calls Saudi Arabia's Entry into WTO an "Imminent Reality" (Jan. 22, 2004)
Congressional Report Analyzes WTO Negotiations Collapse at Cancun (Jan. 20, 2004)
U.S. Urges Stronger Enforcement of Trade Obligations (Jan. 20, 2004)
Agriculture Reform Key to Global Trade Talks, U.S. Official Says (Jan. 20, 2004)
USTR Takes Country-by-Country Approach toward Mideast Free Trade Area (Jan. 20, 2004)
Trade and Investment Top U.S.-Africa Policy Agenda (Jan. 20, 2004)
Security Measures Work without Interrupting Trade, Official Says (Jan. 20, 2004)
U.S. Launches Free Trade Negotiations with Dominican Republic (Jan. 20, 2004)
U.S. Seeks WTO Arbitration on Proposed Byrd Amendment Sanctions (Jan. 16, 2004)
Trade Panel Votes to End Case on Canadian Chicken Imports (Jan. 16, 2004)
U.S. Disease Center Explains Civet Import Ban (Jan. 16, 2004)
U.S. Committed to WTO Negotiations' Success, Trade Official Says (Jan. 16, 2004)
U.S. Trade Gap Narrows As Exports Reach Record Levels (Jan. 15, 2004)
U.S. Bans Civet Imports to Prevent SARS Spread (Jan. 14, 2004)
Bush, Martin Stress Importance of Canadian-U.S. Relations (Jan. 14, 2004)
USDA Opens New Trade Offices in China, Philippines (Jan. 14, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative to Visit Dominican Republic on Jan. 14 (Jan. 14, 2004)
U.S. Trade Representative Calls for Energizing Global Trade Talks (Jan. 13, 2004)
U.S., India to Expand Cooperation in Energy, Space, Trade (Jan. 13, 2004)
U.S.-Morocco Free Trade Agreement Appears to Be on Track (Jan. 13, 2004)
Dumping, Subsidy Duties Imposed on Concrete Steel Wire Strand (Jan. 9, 2004)
Armitage, Nakagawa Discuss Security Issues, Beef Exports (Jan. 9, 2004)
USDA Officials, Mexican Counterparts Meet to Discuss U.S. Beef Exports (Jan. 7, 2004)
Jamaica to Expand Mobile Network with Ex-Im Bank-Financed Exports (Dec. 31, 2003)
U.S. Challenges Egypt on Import Duties on Apparel and Textiles (Dec. 24, 2003)
U.S. Calls for Creation of Global Natural Gas Industry (Dec. 19, 2003)
USTR on U.S. Central America Free Trade Agreement (Dec. 18, 2003)
U.S. and Central American Countries Conclude Free Trade Agreement (Dec. 18, 2003)
USTR's Deily Calls for "Substantive Engagement" in Doha Trade Talks (Dec. 18, 2003)
WTO Upholds U.S. Antidumping Determination on Japanese Steel (Dec. 18, 2003)
Boucher Sees Historic Importance in Opening of Afghan Road (Dec. 17, 2003)
Wassenaar Group to Tighten Export Controls on MANPADS (Dec. 17, 2003)
U.S. and Africa Embrace Free Trade But Differ on Approach (Dec. 17, 2003)
USTR on NAFTA's Tenth Anniversary (Dec. 17, 2003)
USITC Rules Imports of Fittings from China Disrupt U.S. Market (Dec. 16, 2003)
U.S. Vows to Continue Pressing China on WTO Obligations (Dec. 10, 2003)
U.S. Official Cites Problems With China Trade Policies (Dec. 10, 2003)
Commerce's Evans Says Steel Tariff Strategy Was Successful (Dec. 8, 2003)
End of U.S. Steel Tariffs Boosts Subsidy Talks, OECD Says (Dec. 8, 2003)
Steel Wire Strand from 5 Countries Dumped in U.S., Commerce Rules (Dec. 5, 2003)
Bush Ends Temporary Tariffs on Steel Imports (Dec. 5, 2003)
President Bush Announces Termination of Steel Tariffs (Dec. 5, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Says Service Industries Help Developing Economies (Dec. 4, 2003)
U.S. Panel Imposes Duties on Imports of Insulators from Japan (Dec. 3, 2003)
Japanese Annual Reform Recommendations under the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Oct. 24, 2003)
Japanese Year 2002 Reform Recommendations of the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative (Oct. 23, 2002)
U.S. Wins WTO Appeal on Japan's Restrictions on U.S. Apples (Dec. 2, 2003)
U.S., Australia Agree on Process for Guantanamo Detainees (Nov. 28, 2003)
U.S. Regulates Imports of Endangered Mahogany Species (Nov. 28, 2003)
Commerce Dept. Advances Dumping Case on TV Sets from China (Nov. 26, 2003)
Trade Liberalization Important for Food Security, Official Says (Nov. 25, 2003)
Beating Cartels at their Own Game - Sharing Information in the Fight against Cartels (Nov. 20, 2003)
How Should Competition Policy Transform Itself? Designing the New Competition Policy (Nov. 20, 2003)
Federal Trade Commission Casts National, International Cybersecurity Plan (Nov. 21, 2003)
Commerce Secretary Says Free Trade Opens Doors to Opportunity (Nov. 21, 2003)
Greenspan Strikes Reassuring Note on U.S. Trade Deficits (Nov. 21, 2003)
U.N. Calls AIDS Awareness Important Part of Military Training (Nov. 19, 2003)
Deputy USTR Shiner to Visit China (Nov. 18, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens After Five-Month Break (Nov. 14, 2003)
USTR to Review Final WTO Ruling Against U.S. Steel Duties (Nov. 12, 2003)
Japan DAUSTR Neuffer Testifies before Regulatory Reform Council (Nov. 10, 2003)
Embassy Official Calls for Greater Regulatory Reform (Nov. 10, 2003)
Snow Says U.S.-Japan Tax Treaty Will Help Trade, Investment (Nov. 10, 2003)
China Must Play by Same Trade Rules as U.S., Evans Says (Nov. 6, 2003)
Pharmaceutical Issues Central to U.S.-Australian Trade Talks (Nov. 6, 2003)
Developing Countries Urged to Integrate Into Global Trade System (Nov. 5, 2003)
U.S. Proposing to Resume Imports of Some Cattle from Canada (Nov. 4, 2003)
House Committee Advances Bill for Repealing Export Tax Breaks (Oct. 29, 2003)
Relaxed Export Controls Proposed for Computer Technology (Oct. 27, 2003)
Bush Hopes for U.S.-Australia Free Trade Pact by December (Oct. 24, 2003)
Bush Calls U.S., Australia Partners in Terrorism Fight (Oct. 24, 2003)
Commerce Secretary To Visit China To Discuss Fair Trade (Oct. 24, 2003)
U.S.-China Trade Must be "Two-Way Street," Zoellick Says (Oct. 24, 2003)
Commerce Dept. Rules Iron Pipe Fittings from China Were Dumped (Oct. 24, 2003)

WTO in Cancun, Sept. 10-14, 2003: State Dept. Foreign Press Centers

Press Kit: WTO Ministerial Conference in Cancun

WTO's own Cancun conference page
United States Trade Representative
U.S. Agricultural Trade (USDA)

Bush Stresses Positive Results of APEC Summit (Oct. 23, 2003)
Antidumping Duties Imposed on Imports of Chemical from China (Oct. 23, 2003)
U.S. Sees "Excellent Results" from Bangkok APEC Meeting (Oct. 22, 2003)
U.S. Accomplishments at the APEC Summit, Day Two (Oct. 22, 2003)
APEC Announces Important Commitments on Security (Oct. 22, 2003)
APEC Endorses Initiative to Enhance Energy Security (Oct. 22, 2003)
New APEC Initiatives on Counterterrorism (Oct. 22, 2003)
U.S. Pleased APEC Wants To "Reenergize" Doha Talks (Oct. 22, 2003)
APEC Initiative to Combat Disease, Bioterror (Oct. 22, 2003)
Powell Says Free Trade Key to Bringing Hope to Developing World (Oct. 21, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Sees APEC Advancing WTO Doha Agenda (Oct. 21, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Visits China To Discuss Fair Trade, WTO Commitments (Oct. 21, 2003)
APEC Pledges To Improve Transparency, Fight Corruption (Oct. 21, 2003)
U.S. Actions at the APEC Summit -- Day One (Oct. 21, 2003)
Bush Plans To Launch Talks on Free Trade Pact with Thailand (Oct. 21, 2003)
U.S. Plans To Negotiate Free Trade Pact with Thailand (Oct. 21, 2003)
Powell Says U.S. Wants APEC To Address Security Issues (Oct. 20, 2003)
Bush to Focus at APEC on Free Trade, Security Cooperation (Oct. 16, 2003)
Bush Stresses Fair Trade, Fair Currency Exchange Rates (Oct. 15, 2003)
Free Trade Pact with Australia a Top Priority, Armitage Says (Oct. 15, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick to Attend APEC Meeting in Bangkok, October 17-18 (Oct. 15, 2003)
Administration Describes Actions to Open Textile Markets (Oct. 15, 2003)
Grassley Urges China To Comply With Its Trade Obligations (Oct. 8, 2003)
U.S., Taiwan Companies Penalized for Violating Export Rules (Oct. 7, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Responds to Financial Times over WTO (Oct. 6, 2003)
Dumping, Subsidy Duties Imposed on Spring Wheat from Canada (Oct. 6, 2003)
Trade in Aquarium Fish Becoming Sustainable Industry (Oct. 3, 2003)
Senate Bill to Comply with WTO Rulings on Tax Breaks Advances (Oct. 2, 2003)
U.S. Steps Up Enforcement Against Illegal Drug Imports (Oct. 1, 2003)
U.S., New Zealand Officials Discuss Afghanistan, Iraq, Trade (Sept. 26, 2003)
China Not Fulfilling All WTO Commitments, USTR Says (Sept. 26, 2003)
Important for U.S. that China Play by Rules of Trade, Official Says (Sept. 26, 2003)
Non-compliance on WTO Commitments Could Hurt China's Trade Ties (Sept. 26, 2003)
Commission Vice Chairman Criticizes China's Trade Policies (Sept. 26, 2003)
China Not Fulfilling All WTO Commitments, USTR Says (Sept. 25, 2003)
Commerce's Juster Discusses China, Taiwan on Export Controls (Sept. 24, 2003)
USTR to Review Report on Effects of Higher Steel Tariffs (Sept. 24, 2003)
Developing Countries Need to Negotiate in WTO, U.S. Official Says (Sept. 18, 2003)
U.S. Customs Overhauling Trade Under Terrorist Threat (Sept. 17, 2003)
U.S. Grant Supports APEC Air Traffic Management Project (Sept. 17, 2003)
Commerce Initiatives To Target Unfair Trade Practices (Sept. 16, 2003)
Evans Notes China's Shortcomings on Trade Commitments (Sept. 16, 2003)
WTO Cancun Negotiations Collapse; Trade Deal by 2005 Seen as Unlikely (Sept. 16, 2003)
Trade Talks Collapse Over Unwillingness of Some To Negotiate, USTR Says (Sept. 16, 2003)
Zoellick Urges WTO Negotiators to Focus on More Market Access (Sept. 11, 2003)
U.S. Seeks Progress at WTO on Investment, Competition, Transparency (Sept. 11, 2003)
Duty-Free Program Aids Poor Countries' Development, USTR Says (Sept. 11, 2003)
Eligible Countries Gain From Special Trade Programs, USTR Reports (Sept. 11, 2003)
USTR Describes Farm Bill in Context of Other WTO Members' Support Limits (Sept. 11, 2003)
USTR Cites Differences in U.S., EU, Japan Agricultural Supports (Sept. 11, 2003)
USTR: Poorer Countries Need Trade Capacity to Share Trade Benefits (Sept. 11, 2003)
USTR Calls Current World Cotton Trade Policies Distorting (Sept. 11, 2003)
USTR Outlines U.S. Contributions to Trade Capacity Building (Sept. 11, 2003)
U.S. to Focus on Environment During WTO Talks, Zoellick Says (Sept. 10, 2003)
U.S. To Seek Public Input on Environmental Trade Effects at Cancun (Sept. 10, 2003)
U.S. Takes Proposals for Bold Market Openings to WTO Talks (Sept. 10, 2003)
U.S. Announces New WTO Grant for Capacity Building (Sept. 10, 2003)
All Benefit from Freer Trade, Zoellick Says on Eve of Cancun Talks (Sept. 9, 2003)
U.S. Presses WTO Negotiations on Opening Markets (Sept. 8, 2003)
Zoellick, Veneman to Lead U.S. Delegation to Cancun Meeting (Sept. 8, 2003)
Protection of Global Infrastructure Key Objective, U.S. Official Says (Sept. 8, 2003)
Agreement on Ag Framework Critical for WTO Success, USTR Says (Sept. 5, 2003)
Bush Signs U.S. Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore (Sept. 4, 2003)
Snow Says U.S. Committed to Growing China Trade Relationship (Sept. 4, 2003)
Agriculture's Penn Says Biotech Important for Crop Improvement (Sept. 4, 2003)
Biotechnology Promotes Development, Boosts Trade, Larson Says (Sept. 4, 2003)
WTO Announces Agreement on Drug Sales to Developing Countries (Sept. 3, 2003)
Zoellick, Deily Welcome WTO Generic Drug Agreement (Sept. 3, 2003)
WTO Members Break Deadlock on Drug Access for Developing Nations (Sept. 3, 2003)
Ex-Im Bank Authorized to Support U.S. Exports to Iraq (Aug. 29, 2003)
USTR's Allgeier Presses for Tough Reforms at WTO (Aug. 28, 2003)
USTDA Gives Thailand Grant for Trade Security Project (Aug. 26, 2003)
Japanese Ambassador Baker calls on Japan for active role in Cancun WTO talks (Aug. 25, 2003)
Food and Drug Administration Proposing Tougher Food Import Rules (Aug. 25, 2003)
IMF, World Bank Pledge to Help Poor Nations Reach WTO Goals (Aug. 22, 2003)
U.S. Wins World Trade Organization Case on Japanese Steel (Aug. 15, 2003)
Veneman Asks WTO Members to Show Flexibility on Ag Trade (Aug. 15, 2003)
U.S.-EU Framework on Agriculture Seen as Way Out of WTO Impasse (Aug. 15, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in June but Remains Large (Aug. 15, 2003)
Deputy USTR Shiner says Free Trade Rewards Workers (Aug. 14, 2003)
Japanese U.S., Others at WTO Propose Cutting Industrial Tariffs (Aug. 13, 2003)
Veneman Says U.S. Resuming Imports of Canadian Beef (Aug. 12, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Advocates "a Building-Block Approach" to Trade (Aug. 8, 2003)
Deputy Trade Representative Shiner Sworn Into Office (Aug. 8, 2003)
U.S. Challenging EU Biotech Moratorium in WTO Dispute Panel (Aug. 8, 2003)
Customs Chief Says Security, Trade Facilitation Can Coexist (Aug. 6, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Applauds Approval of Chile, Singapore Trade Agreements (Aug. 4, 2003)
U.S. Company Fined for Export Violations (Aug. 4, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Seeking Agriculture Trade Compromise With EU (Aug. 1, 2003)
Veneman Decries Japan's Plan to Increase Tax on U.S. Beef Imports (July 31, 2003)
Chile, Singapore FTAs Boost Drive to Freer Trade, USTR Says (July 28, 2003)
USITC Imposes Duties on Semiconductor Imports from South Korea (July 24, 2003)
USTR on Professional Workers in Chile, Singapore FTAs (July 24, 2003)
USTR on Sourcing Initiative in Singapore FTA (July 24, 2003)
Countries Make Progress in Steel Subsidy Talks (July 22, 2003)
Chile, Singapore Trade Agreements Begin Moving Through Congress (July 17, 2003)
WTO Panel Sides with U.S. Regarding Japan's Apple Restrictions (July 16, 2003)
Ex-Im Bank Program Aims at Transportation Security Exports (July 16, 2003)
Steel Wire Strand Dumping Case Advanced by Commerce Dept. (July 15, 2003)
Rohrabacher Submits Measure to Deny Vietnam Trade Status (July 14, 2003)
Dumping Case on Fax Machine Ribbons Advanced by USITC (July 14, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Up Slightly in May (July 14, 2003)
U.S. to Appeal WTO Ruling Against Steel Duties, Aide Says (July 14, 2003)
Congressional Committees Advance Chile, Singapore Trade Deals (July 11, 2003)
Zoellick Says U.S. Trade Strategy Advocates Openness (July 11, 2003)
Bush Promoting Strong Agenda of Trade, Aid and AIDS for Africa (July 11, 2003)
Illicit Trade in Small Arms, Light Weapons a Serious Threat (July 9, 2003)
Bush Expands Trade Preferences for Developing Countries (July 2, 2003)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Awards Grant to Aid Thai Airport (July 2, 2003)
U.S. Trade Panel Terminates Cases Against Three Countries (July 1, 2003)
Expanding Trade and Investment Top U.S. Economic Priorities In Asia (June 27, 2003)
U.S. Officials Ask EU to Submit WTO Agriculture Proposals (June 27, 2003)
Promoting Trade, Investment Tops U.S. Economic Agenda in Asia (June 26, 2003)
Trade Promotion Authority Helps Bush Administration Get Trade Deals (June 26, 2003)
Leach - Southeast Asia Important For U.S. Economic and Security Interests (June 26, 2003)
Zoellick Outlines U.S. Strategy for Reviving Mideast Trade (June 24, 2003)
USTR Zoellick on Global Trade and the Middle East (June 24, 2003)
U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Initiatives Mean Jobs and Education (June 24, 2003)
Powell, Zoellick Join Leaders at World Economic Forum in Jordan (June 23, 2003)
Text: USTR to Move Ahead on WTO Case against EU Biotech Regime (June 20, 2003)
U.S. Current Account Deficit Increases as Trade Deficit Widens (June 20, 2003)
Commerce Finds Frozen Fish Imports from Vietnam Dumped in U.S. (June 19, 2003)
U.S. Trade Agreements with Chile and Singapore Comprehensive (June 18, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Goes to Mideast on Mission to Promote Trade (June 18, 2003)
GAO Offers Free Database Covering China's WTO Commitments (June 17, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Decreases in April along with Oil Prices (June 16, 2003)
USITC Votes to Impose Antidumping Duties on Saccharin from China (June 13, 2003)
Bush to Attend APEC Leaders' Meeting October 20-21 (June 13, 2003)
Senate Majority Leader Says Globalization Raises Bioterrorism Risk (June 13, 2003)
Lawmaker Anticipates Approval of Chile, Singapore Trade Pacts (June 11, 2003)
Text: United States and Chile Sign Historic Free Trade Agreement (June 9, 2003)
Text: U.S. To Host Symposium on Trademarked Geographic Names (June 9, 2003)
Antidumping Duties Imposed on Chemical Compound from Japan (June 6, 2003)
Text: Conclusion of Trade Talks Would Boost Economies, IMF Head Says (June 6, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Heads to Thailand to Discuss Asia-Pacific Trade (June 3, 2003)
G-8 Leaders Push for Action on WTO Talks (June 3, 2003)
U.S. Streamlines Food Import Notification System (May 29, 2003)
U.S.-Japan Investment Initiative 2003 (PDF) (Full report) (May 25, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Says No New Zealand Free Trade Agreement Looming (May 22, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Urges Ag Reforms by EU for WTO Success (May 22, 2003)
U.S. Trade Promotion Becoming More Aggressive, Evans Says (May 22, 2003)
U.S. Trade Rep Says EU Blocking Promise of Biotech Food (May 22, 2003)
Antidumping Duties Imposed on Steel Posts from China (May 21, 2003)
Agriculture is Cornerstone of U.S. Trade Talks, USTR Official Says (May 21, 2003)
President Bush Proclaims May 18-24 World Trade Week (May 20, 2003)
U.S. Officials Confident of Winning WTO Biotech Case (May 16, 2003)
USTR Says WTO Biotech Ban Case Aims to Quell Fears (May 15, 2003)
U.S., Others Filing WTO Challenge to EU Ban on Biotech (May 14, 2003)
USTR Details Urgency of Ending EU Ban on Biotech Food (May 14, 2003)
USTR Says Regulation Assures Safe Biotech Products (May 14, 2003)
USTR Sets Out Procedure in WTO for Biotech Challenge (May 14, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Says Spreading Fear Forced WTO Biotech Challenge (May 14, 2003)
International Scientists Endorse U.S. WTO Action Against EU (May 14, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges in March as Oil Imports Hit Record (May 14, 2003)
Bush Calls for U.S.-Middle East Free Trade Area (May 12, 2003)
USTR Hails Benefits of Singapore Free Trade Agreement (May 9, 2003)
USTR on Labor, Environment in Singapore, Chile FTAs (May 9, 2003)
Assistant USTR Calls Singapore Trade Pact Model for Region (May 9, 2003)
Foreign Trade Standards Often Ignore Science, U.S. Group Says (May 7, 2003)
Zoellick Views EU Ag Reform Crucial for WTO Success (May 2, 2003)
U.S. Trade and Development Agency Supports Vietnamese Utility (May 1, 2003)
Commerce's Juster Says Fight Terrorism to Protect Free Trade (April 30, 2003)
Lawmakers Recommend Free Trade Agreement with Taiwan (April 16, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Down in February But Still Approaches Record (April 11, 2003)
USITC Votes to Reject Dumping Duties on Ball Bearings from China (April 4, 2003)
USTR Report Identifies Foreign Barriers to Telecom Markets (April 3, 2003)
USTR Lists Barriers to U.S. Trade, Focusing on Agriculture in National Trade Estimate (NTE) (April 2, 2003)
New Trade Pacts Aim to Ensure Freer Capital Flows, Says U.S. (April 2, 2003)
U.S. Makes Offer in WTO to Open Services Sector Further (April 1, 2003)
U.S. Officials "Not Surprised" WTO Misses Ag Deadline (April 1, 2003)
U.S. Announces Farm Export Credit Allocations for 2003 (April 1, 2003)
Oregon Lawmakers Urge Support for Korean Semiconductor Trade (April 1, 2003)
Senators Recommend Free Trade Agreement with New Zealand (April 1, 2003)
U.S. Central Command Briefing in Doha, March 26 (March 27, 2003)
U.S. Excludes More Steel Imports from Safeguard (March 24, 2003)
U.S. Announces New Steel Tariff Exclusions (March 24, 2003)
Senate Approves U.K., Australia, Mexico Tax Agreements (March 17, 2003)
Conference Explores New Tools for Secure Trade in APEC Region (March 14, 2003)
Permanent Normal Trade Relations Bill for Russia Introduced in House (March 14, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Drops in January as Exports Go Up, Imports Down (March 13, 2003)
USITC Imposes Duties on Imports of Pipe Fittings from China (March 13, 2003)
U.S. Publishes Text of Proposed Trade Pact With Singapore (March 10, 2003)
Senators Advise Japan Against Increasing Beef Tariffs (March 10, 2003)
Two Indicted on Export Control Act, Iranian Embargo Charges (March 6, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Warns Russia over WTO Membership (Feb. 27, 2003)
Zoellick Says U.S. Moving Ahead on Regional, Bilateral Trade (Feb. 27, 2003)
USTR's Zoellick Urges Compliance with WTO Rulings on Tax Breaks (Feb. 27, 2003)
U.S. Welcomes Progress on OECD Steel Subsidy Talks (Feb. 26, 2003)
U.S. Programs Help Build Poor Countries' Trade Capacities (Feb. 25, 2003)
USTR Says WTO "Integrated with China's Transformation" (Feb. 24, 2003)
U.S. Trade Deficit Jumps to Record $435,200 Million in 2002 (Feb. 21, 2003)
WTO Strengthens U.S.-China Economic Ties, USTR Says (Feb. 20, 2003)
Zoellick Criticizes Japan on WTO Agriculture Negotiations (Feb. 20, 2003)
Zoellick To Begin Four-Day Trip to China February 17 (Feb. 18, 2003)
House Leader Says U.S. Might Quit WTO Without Agriculture Reform (Feb. 14, 2003)
U.S. Industry Aims to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions (Feb. 14, 2003)
Bush Praises Industry Commitment to Reduce Greenhouse Gases (Feb. 13, 2003)
U.S., India Sign Agreement Boosting Bilateral High Technology Trade (Feb. 7, 2003)
Singapore Free Trade Agreement May Be Key To Opening Asian Markets (Feb. 6, 2003)
USITC Recommends Higher Duties on Imports of Hangers from China (Feb. 6, 2003)
Treasury Urges Tax Code Reforms for WTO Compliance (Feb. 5, 2003)
Bush Proposes Repeal of "Byrd Amendment" on Antidumping Duties (Feb. 5, 2003)
U.S. Business Group Urges More Free Trade Agreements (Feb. 5, 2003)
EU Biotech Policy Violates WTO Rules, Veneman Says (Feb. 4, 2003)
Bush Notifies Congress of Singapore Free Trade Agreement (Feb. 3, 2003)
Trade Agreement with Singapore Called Model For Future Accords (Jan. 30, 2003)
Commerce Dept. Advances Dumping Case on Catfish from Vietnam (Jan. 29, 2003)
USTR Zoellick Criticizes European Biotech Obstructionism (Jan. 27, 2003)
U.S. Trade Agency Plans Antidumping Investigation of Japan (Jan. 22, 2003)
Bush Forgoes Action on Imports of Chinese Devices (Jan. 22, 2003)
The DOHA Agenda and the Developing World (Jan. 21, 2003)
USTR Pledges Compliance with WTO Ruling on Byrd Amendment (Jan. 17, 2003)
APEC Officials to Meet February 23-25 in Bangkok (Jan. 17, 2003)
USTR Official Looks to WTO to Curb Fishing Subsidies (Jan. 16, 2003)
Fishing Industry Official Addresses Overfishing (Jan. 16, 2003)
Trade Agency Highlights Developments in Biotechnology (Jan. 16, 2003)
U.S., Singapore Reach Accord on Part of Free Trade Agreement (Jan. 16, 2003)
Bush Administration Outlines Strategy on WTO Dispute Settlement (Jan. 3, 2003)
Antidumping Duties Imposed on Ferrovanadium from Two Markets (Dec. 24, 2002)
Brownback Tells China to Improve Agriculture Import Practices (Dec. 19, 2002)
Toward a tariff-free world (Dec. 19, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Narrows in October, Reflecting Falling Imports (Dec. 19, 2002)
Confusion on Biotech Affecting Famine, Trade, Official Says (Dec. 18, 2002)
Free Trade Agreement With Singapore (Dec. 18, 2002)
Zoellick Outlines U.S. Trade Policy Priorities (Dec. 16, 2002)
Trade Security Top Concern for U.S. Government (Dec. 13, 2002)
USTR Reports to Congress on China's WTO Compliance (Dec. 13, 2002)
U.S. Strengthens Controls on Certain Drug Imports (Dec. 11, 2002)
U.S. Agriculture Chief Stresses Importance of New Technology (Dec. 10, 2002)
USTR Celebrates 40 Years of Managing U.S. Trade Policy (Dec. 9, 2002)
U.S. Officials Pleased by WTO Decisions on Subsidies, Dumping (Dec. 4, 2002)
Trade Issues for Bio-Engineered Crops (Dec. 4, 2002)
WTO Upholds U.S. Provisions Against Unfair Steel Subsidies (Dec. 2, 2002)
White House Plans Review of Defense Trade Export Policies (Nov. 29, 2002)
WTO Proposal Would Eliminate Non-Ag Tariffs by 2015 (Nov. 27, 2002)
USTR Elaborates WTO Proposal for Ending Non-Ag Tariffs (Nov. 27, 2002)
USTR Announces WTO Proposal for Eliminating Non-Ag Tariffs (Nov. 27, 2002)
U.S. Wants Iraqi Import List Expanded (Nov. 27, 2002)
USTR Sees Investment Agreements Before Free Trade Deals (Nov. 22, 2002)
U.S. Review of Defense Trade Export Policy (Nov. 22, 2002)
NATO America's Most Important Global Relationship, Bush Says (Nov. 21, 2002)
Zoellick Hoping for More Asian Free Trade Agreements (Nov. 21, 2002)
NOAA Discusses Climate-Related Issues in Australia, New Zealand (Nov. 21, 2002)
U.S. Presents Proposal on Agricultural Export Credits at WTO (Nov. 21, 2002)
U.S. Initiates New Steel Tariff Exemption Review (Nov. 20, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Down in September; Exports, Imports Both Drop (Nov. 20, 2002)
USTR Zoellick Hails Free Trade Agreement With Singapore (Nov. 20, 2002)
Agriculture Secretary Hails Plans for U.S.-Australia Trade Talks (Nov. 18, 2002)
Administration Seeks U.S.-Australia Free Trade Agreement (Nov. 18, 2002)
U.S.: Trade Partners Not Manipulating Exchange Rates (Nov. 14, 2002)
NAFTA Ambassadors Set to Launch Seminar (Nov. 13, 2002)
IMF's Kohler Outlines Plan to Support Better Globalization (Nov. 12, 2002)
USTR's Zoellick Notifies Congress on WTO Negotiations Progress (Nov. 6, 2002)
U.S. at Forefront of Global Effort to Control Harmful Wildlife Trade (Nov. 6, 2002)
U.S. to Seek Launch of Trade Capacity-Building Program at FTAA Meeting (Nov. 5, 2002)
USTR Zoellick on How Trade Promotes Open Societies (Nov. 5, 2002)
U.S., Australia Stand Together Against Terrorism (Oct. 31, 2002)
APEC Leaders Urge N. Korea to End Nuclear Weapons Program (Oct. 30, 2002)
Trade Panel Recommends Quotas on Imports of Chinese Devices (Oct. 30, 2002)
U.S., Australia Agree to Strengthen Anti-Terrorism Cooperation (Oct. 30, 2002)
U.S. Officials Say Stronger Security Measures Can Speed Trade (Oct. 29, 2002)
Day Two Accomplishments at APEC Leaders Meeting (Oct. 29, 2002)
APEC Economic Leaders' Declaration in Los Cabos, Mexico (Oct. 29, 2002)
U.S. Counter-Terrorism Accomplishments at APEC (Oct. 28, 2002)
Powell Urges APEC CEOs to Help Young People in Need (Oct. 28, 2002)
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation -- APEC (Oct. 28, 2002)
Fact Sheet: APEC Leaders Meeting (Oct. 28, 2002)
APEC Leaders' Statement on Transparency Standards (Oct. 28, 2002)
Secure Trade in APEC Region Initiative Launched (Oct. 28, 2002)
Zoellick Sees Strong APEC Support for Free Trade (Oct. 28, 2002)
APEC Leaders' Statement on Trade and the Digital Economy (Oct. 28, 2002)
APEC Leaders' Statement on Recent Acts of Terrorism (Oct. 28, 2002)
APEC Leaders' Statement on Fighting Terror, Promoting Growth (Oct. 28, 2002)
Powell Suggests APEC Strategy for Bridging Digital Divide (Oct. 25, 2002)
U.S.-Taiwan Free Trade Agreement Would Have Limited Impact (Oct. 25, 2002)
USTR Offers Regulatory Reform Proposals to Japan (Oct. 24, 2002)
U.S. APEC Coordinator Previews Meetings in Los Cabos (Oct. 24, 2002)
U.S. Pushes Trade Liberalization Via APEC, Other Forums (Oct. 24, 2002)
Researcher Calls for Liberalization of Trade in Energy Services (Oct. 22, 2002)
Community of Democracies Conference "Important Opportunity" (Oct. 21, 2002)
President Bush offers condolences to the Australian People for Bali bombing (Oct. 21, 2002)
U.S. trade deficit hit new record in August (Oct. 18, 2002)
USTR, Agriculture Dept. hail new China soybean regulations (Oct. 18, 2002)
Excerpt: Bush Supports Free Trade, Faults Protectionism (Oct. 17, 2002)
U.S. Will Continue to Speak Out on Importance of Human Rights (Oct. 16, 2002)
Armey Says House Will Approve "Fast Track" Trade Authority (Oct. 16, 2002)
Text: State Dept.'s Larson on Agriculture Trade Policy Reform (Oct. 16, 2002)
Text: Senator Grassley on Fast Track Trade Authority Bill Following is the text of Grassley's statement: [Thursday, March 22, 2001] (Oct. 15, 2002)
Trade Deficit Increases in January as Exports, Imports Both Rise (Oct. 10, 2002)
International Trademark Registration Bill Passes in House (Oct. 7, 2002)
Fast Track, FTAA Seen Topping Congress' Trade Agenda By Kathryn McConnell Washington File Staff Writer (Oct. 7, 2002)
Senate Approves Zoellick as U.S. Trade Representative, 98-0 (Oct. 4, 2002)
Text: 85 Representatives Co-Sponsor Bill to Stop Steel Dumping (Oct. 4, 2002)
Text: Strong, Well-Enforced Export Controls Can Stem WMD Spread: Bolton (Oct. 3, 2002)
USITC Votes to Impose Antidumping Duties on Steel Wire Rod (Oct. 2, 2002)
Text: USTR's Zoellick Presses for More Free Trade Agreements (Oct. 1, 2002)
World Development Committee Seeks Trade-Development Link (Sept. 28, 2002)
Text: World Bank, WTO to Help Poor States Meet Food Standards (Sept. 27, 2002)
Text: Rich Countries Should Be More Open to Trade, World Bank Says (Sept. 27, 2002)
Text: Senator Baucus Assails Record of WTO Dispute Panel Rulings (Sept. 26, 2002)
Text: Commerce Dept.'s Aldonas Defends President's Steel Tariffs (Sept. 25, 2002)
Commerce Dept. Says Cold-Rolled Steel from 15 Markets Was Dumped (Sept. 25, 2002)
Text: Senator Opposes Strict Labor Provisions in Trade Agreements (Sept. 24, 2002)
Transcript: Prosper Sees Good Progress With Article 98 Bilateral Agreements (Sept. 20, 2002)
Excerpt: Congressional Agency Describes Obstacles in WTO Talks (Sept. 19, 2002)
Text: Transnational Corporations Spur Export Growth, UN Agency Says (Sept. 17, 2002)
Text: U.S. Proposes to Eliminate Steel Subsidies Globally (Sept. 12, 2002)
Text: Congress' Agency Finds Problems with Tech Export Controls (Sept. 10, 2002)
Text: Trade and Development Agency Awards Two Grants for China (Sept. 10, 2002)
Official Says U.S. Taking Actions to Enforce Trade Agreements (Sept. 5, 2002)
U.S. Negotiator Slams EU, Japan over Agricultural Trade Talks (Sept. 5, 2002)
Text: Japan Won't Retaliate for U.S. Steel Safeguard Measures (Aug. 30, 2002)
Texts: USTR's Zoellick Regrets WTO Sanctions Ruling in FSC Case (Aug. 30, 2002)
Text: Agriculture Dept. Forecasts Rise in Farm Exports by Value (Aug. 29, 2002)
Text: President Signs Proclamation on Korean Line Pipe Imports (Aug. 28, 2002)
USITC Rejects Duties on Cold-Rolled Steel from 5 Countries (Aug. 27, 2002)
U.S. Customs Chief Cites Importance of Container Security Initiative (Aug. 26, 2002)
Fact Sheet: State Department Explains U.S. Agriculture Proposal in WTO (Aug. 23, 2002)
Text: U.S. Completes First Stage of Steel Tariff Exclusion Process (Aug. 22, 2002)
Fact Sheet: U.S. Announces Final Batch of Steel Tariff Exclusions (Aug. 22, 2002)
Text: WHO, WTO Say Benefits Possible From Trade-Health Cooperation (Aug. 22, 2002)
Transcript: Trade Bill Sparks Calls for WTO Talks, Zoellick Says (Aug. 13, 2002)
Text: U.S. Excludes Additional Steel Products from Extra Duties (Aug. 12, 2002)
Text: U.S. Proposes Opening WTO Dispute-Settlement Proceedings (Aug. 9, 2002)
Transcript: President Signs Trade Negotiating Authority Bill (Aug. 6, 2002)
Text: World Trade Organization Hails Passage of U.S. Trade Bill (Aug. 2, 2002)
Text: Agriculture Secretary Applauds Senate Action on Trade Bill (Aug. 1, 2002)
Fact Sheet: House Committee on Highlights of Trade Package (Aug. 1, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Hails Passage of Trade Promotion Authority (Aug. 1, 2002)
Transcript: China's Biotech Rules Won't Harm Trade, Veneman Says (July 30, 2002)
Transcript: U.S. Seeks to Help China Implement WTO Commitments (July 29, 2002)
Text: Agriculture Secretary Outlines U.S. WTO Proposals (July 26, 2002)
Japanese Fact Sheet: U.S. Proposal for Agriculture Trade Reform (July 25, 2002)
House, Senate Negotiators Reach Agreement on Trade Bill (July 25, 2002)
Japanese Byliner: USTR Zoellick on "Bringing Down the Barriers" (July 25, 2002)
Text: U.S. Proposes Broad Reform of Agricultural Trade (July 25, 2002)
USTR Supports Aggressive Stance on Agriculture Trade (July 22, 2002)
Text: U.S. Excludes Additional Imports from Steel Duties (July 19, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Widens to Record $37,638 Million (July 19, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Praises Progress in Global Trade Talks (July 19, 2002)
Text: U.S., Australia Establish Climate Research Site (July 19, 2002)
Text: Considerable Progress Made in WTO Talks, Allgeier Says (July 18, 2002)
Transcript: USTR's Allgeier Urges WTO Market Access Work Go On (July 18, 2002)
Text: Trade Unions are Key to Sustaining Democratic Gains (July 18, 2002)
Text: U.S. Welcomes EU Engagement to End Global Steel Crisis (July 17, 2002)
Commerce's Aldonas Urges New Thinking on Trade (July 16, 2002)
Text: USTR Welcomes Lifting of Australian Ban on U.S. Table Grapes (July 16, 2002)
Text: U.S. Trade Officials Meet Incoming WTO Director-General (July 15, 2002)
Text: U.S. Reports on Child Labor in Trade Beneficiary Countries (July 12, 2002)
Text: USTR Officials Headed to WTO Negotiations Review Session (July 12, 2002)
Commerce Dept. Finds Cold-Rolled Steel Imports Dumped in U.S. (July 11, 2002)
Text: U.S. Announces New Batch of Exclusions from Steel Duties (July 11, 2002)
Text: USTR Defends U.S. Agricultural Policies, Stresses Free Trade (July 10, 2002)
Text: U.S.-Australia Partnership on Climate Change Presses Forward (July 9, 2002)
Text: New Study Cites Relatively Low U.S. Trade Barriers (July 9, 2002)
U.S. to Consider Additional Steel Tariff Exclusion Requests (July 8, 2002)
Bush Demands Congress Act on Terrorism, Trade (July 8, 2002)
Text: White House Sets New Deadline for Steel Exclusions (July 4, 2002)
Text: USTR Releases WTO Services Negotiations Request Proposals (July 1, 2002)
Text: USTR Outlines Proposals for Services Trade Liberalization (July 1, 2002)
Text: USTR Says WTO Upholds Key Provisions of U.S. Dumping Law (June 28, 2002)
Text: USTR Reorganizes Asian, Western Hemisphere Offices (June 27, 2002)
Text: World Bank Book to Teach Developing Countries About Trade (June 26, 2002)
Japanese Text: U.S. to Boost Farm Export Marketing Support (June 26, 2002)
Text: USTR Welcomes Japan's Commitment to Regulatory Reform (June 26, 2002)
House Votes 216-215 Approving Trade Bill Conference with Senate (June 26, 2002)
China, South Africa Dumping Case Advanced by Commerce Dept. (June 26, 2002)
U.S. Proposing WTO Drug Licensing Plan for Health Emergencies (June 24, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Commerce Dept. Explains Steel Tariff Exclusions (June 24, 2002)
Text: U.S. Announces Third Group of Steel Tariff Exclusions (June 24, 2002)
WTO Official Says Timely Completion of Trade Talks Likely (June 19, 2002)
U.S. Cites Support for Eliminating Agriculture Export Subsidies (June 19, 2002)
USITC Rejects Antidumping Duties on Structural Steel Beams (June 17, 2002)
Japanese Text: U.S. Releases Second Steel Tariff Exclusions List (June 17, 2002)
Japanese Fact Sheet: U.S Excludes 46 Products from Steel Tariffs (June 17, 2002)
Text: Commerce Dept. Warns Exporters about 11 Destinations (June 14, 2002)
World Trade Centers Remember 9/11 (June 12, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Commerce Excludes 61 Products from Steel Tariffs (June 7, 2002)
Text: Commerce Announces First Batch of Steel Tariff Exclusions (June 7, 2002)
Text: Baucus Stresses Importance of China Living Up to WTO Commitments (June 6, 2002)
Text: GAO Says Real Test Is How China Implements WTO Commitments (June 6, 2002)
Text: U.S. to Seek Greater Cooperation in War on Terrorism in APEC (June 6, 2002)
U.S. Proposes Elimination of Agriculture Export Subsidies Over Five Years (June 4, 2002)
Text: APEC Trade Ministers Endorse Free Trade Developments (May 31, 2002)
U.S. Official Clarifies, Promotes Steel Tariff Exclusions (May 30, 2002)
Quiet Ceremony Marks End of World Trade Center Recovery Efforts (May 30, 2002)
Text: Zoellick Traveling to Mexico for NAFTA, APEC Meetings (May 27, 2002)
U.S., EU Trade Leaders Spar Over Steel Tariffs, Farm Subsidies (May 21, 2002)
Senate Moving Toward Vote on Trade Negotiation Bill (May 21, 2002)
Text: Export Controls Key to Curbing Proliferation, Official Says (May 20, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Contracts Slightly in March (May 17, 2002)
WTO Director Michael Moore Warns of Looming Trade Deadlines (May 16, 2002)
Text: Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Affirms Free Trade Goals (May 16, 2002)
Text: OECD Positive on Global Economy; Urges Free Trade Agenda (May 16, 2002)
Senate Approves Trade Bill Amendment That Drew Veto Threat (May 15, 2002)
Commerce Finds Steel Beam Imports Dumped in U.S. (May 14, 2002)
Text: Powell Applauds New Export Controls for Iraq (May 14, 2002)
U.S. Exporters Seek More Active Government Support, Evans Says (May 14, 2002)
Text: U.S. Opposes Restrictive Trade Practices, Boycotts Against Israel (May 14, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Says Arms Treaty Important to U.S.-Russian Relations (May 13, 2002)
Text: U.S.-Japan Apple Dispute Goes to World Trade Organization (May 10, 2002)
Obstacles Remain after Senate Breakthrough Deal on Trade Package (May 9, 2002)
Text: Patent and Trademark Office Honors Asian American Inventors (May 9, 2002)
Administration, Republican Senators Assail Trade Bill Amendment (May 9, 2002)
Trade Ministers Scheduled to Review Progress of WTO Negotiations (May 9, 2002)
House of Representatives Upholds Temporary Steel Tariffs (May 8, 2002)
Text: Administration Opposes Democrats' Trade Assistance Plan (May 8, 2002)
Text: House Democrat Criticizes Administration Approach to Trade (May 7, 2002)
Text: U.S. Labor Secretary Urges Passage of Trade Promotion Authority (May 6, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Defends U.S. Enforcement of Trade Laws (April 30, 2002)
Excerpts: USTR Designates Five Asian Countries for "Watch List" (April 30, 2002)
Excerpt: USTR Places Three Asian Economies on Priority Watch List (April 30, 2002)
Obstacles Loom as Senate Launches Debate Over Trade Legislation (April 29, 2002)
Text: USTR Assails EU, Japan Retaliation Threat in Steel Dispute (April 29, 2002)
Commerce Finds Cold-Rolled Steel Imports Dumped in U.S. (April 29, 2002)
Byliner: Senator Hollings Opposes Trade Promotion Authority (April 25, 2002)
President Bush Demands Senate Pass Trade Negotiation Bill (April 24, 2002)
Japanese House Committee Votes Down a Resolution to Change Steel Remedy (April 24, 2002)
Text: U.S., Chinese Trade Officials Sign Four Grant Agreements (April 23, 2002)
Government Investigators Find Export Control Policy, Practices Flawed (April 22, 2002)
APEC Youth Science Festival Promotes Mutual Understanding (April 22, 2002)
Text: OECD Talks on Steel Overcapacity to Accelerate (April 19, 2002)
Transcript: Evans Says U.S. Continues to Lead World Toward Free Trade (April 19, 2002)
Text: IMF's Koehler Says Trade Expansion a Key to Economic Growth (April 17, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Rises With Sharp Increase in Imports (April 17, 2002)
Secretary Evans Presses Senate Democrats on Trade Bill (April 16, 2002)
Text: Grassley Calls for Trade Promotion Legislation (April 15, 2002)
Text: Senator Dorgan Says "No" to Trade Promotion Authority (April 15, 2002)
Text: Senator Baucus on WTO Dispute-Settlement Negotiations (April 15, 2002)
Byliner: Robert B. Zoellick on Falling Behind on Free Trade (April 14, 2002)
Transcript: USTR Says U.S. Welcomes Deeper Economic Integration (April 11, 2002)
Text: Treasury's Dam Renews Call for Trade Authority Action (April 11, 2002)
Text: Envoy Says Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty Important to U.S. (April 8, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Calls Terrorism an Ongoing Challenge (April 7, 2002)
Excerpts: USTR Reports on Free Trade Agreements in Southeast Asia (April 5, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Urges April 22 Deadline for Senate Trade Votes (April 4, 2002)
Text: USTR Heads for Southeast Asia to Promote Trade (April 3, 2002)
Text: U.S. Targets Non-Tariff Barriers to Global Trade (April 2, 2002)
Text: Japan Accepts U.S. Organic Standards for Some Food Exports (March 27, 2002)
Text: Senator Dorgan Opposes Granting Trade Promotion Authority (March 22, 2002)
Text: Trade Important to Self-Sufficiency, IMF Official Says (March 21, 2002)
Text: WTO's Moore Promotes Trade Reform as Tool of Development (March 21, 2002)
U.S. Trade Deficit Up Sharply in January as Economy Improves (March 19, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Reiterates Trade Negotiating Authority Push (March 19, 2002)
Transcript: Powell Stresses Importance to U.S. and World of State's IV Program (March 14, 2002)
Text: U.S.-Australian Social Security Pact Protects Benefits (March 12, 2002)
Japanese Text: Zoellick Defends Bush Steel Tariffs Decision in Financial Times (March 12, 2002)
Text: USTR's Deily Defends Bush Steel Tariffs Decision (March 11, 2002)
Text: Rep. Brown Says 3-Year, 30 Percent Steel Tariff Not Enough (March 7, 2002)
Text: Congressional Steel Caucus Chairman Hails Steel Tariff (March 6, 2002)
President Bush Imposes Safeguards on Steel Imports (March 5, 2002)
U.S. Officials Defend Temporary Relief for U.S. Steel Industry (March 5, 2002)
Text: Lawmaker -- Bush Didn't Do Enough to Help U.S. Steel Industry (March 5, 2002)
White House Explains Steel Import Relief Decision (March 5, 2002)
Text: White House Q and A on Steel Tariff Decision (March 5, 2002)
Human Rights "Especially Important" In Aftermath of 9/11 (March 4, 2002)
Text: Senator Specter Says Bush Will Act on Steel Dumping (Feb. 28, 2002)
Text: Daschle Urges Bush to Support 4-Year 40 Percent Steel Tariff (Feb. 28, 2002)
White House Urged to Take Lead on Fixing Tax Law for WTO Ruling (Feb. 27, 2002)
Text: Senator Urges 40 Percent Tariff on Foreign Steel (Feb. 27, 2002)
Text: U.S., Australia to Set Up Climate Action Partnership (Feb. 27, 2002)
Commerce Finds Steel Product Imports From 3 Countries Subsidized (Feb. 26, 2002)
Environment, Energy Management Top APEC Concerns (Feb. 26, 2002)
Text: U.S. Needs Trade Authority, Agriculture's Veneman Says (Feb. 25, 2002)
Gen. Myers Says Building Afghan National Army Is Important Priority (Feb. 24, 2002)
Trade Deficit Drops in 2001, Reflecting Continued Weak Demand (Feb. 21, 2002)
Text: Commerce Fines Firm for Illegal Export of Encryption Software (Feb. 21, 2002)
Text: U.S. Agriculture Agenda Includes Food Security, Open Trade (Feb. 21, 2002)
USITC Imposes Antidumping Duties on Steel Bar Imports (Feb. 20, 2002)
EPA Launches Industry Partnership to Reduce Greenhouse Gases (Feb. 20, 2002)
Text: USTR on Challenge to EU Sanctions Claim in WTO Case (Feb. 14, 2002)
Transcript: Rice Says War on Terrorism Shows Importance of Asian Allies (Feb. 14, 2002)
Transcript: President Bush on Terrorism, Farm Bill, Trade Bill (Feb. 8, 2002)
Text: U.N. Agency Head Urges Liberalized Agricultural Trade (Feb. 7, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick Outlines Trade Objectives for 2002 (Feb. 6, 2002)
Democrats Frustrated at WTO Negotiations on U.S. Antidumping Law (Feb. 6, 2002)
USTR's Allgeier Says U.S. Committed to Ending WTO Talks by 2005 (Feb. 5, 2002)
Leaders' Task Force Recommends Action on Agriculture Trade (Feb. 4, 2002)
Treasury Official Urges Renewed Focus on Trade Liberalization (Feb. 2, 2002)
Global Poll Indicates Citizens' Support for Globalization (Feb. 1, 2002)
Text: USTR Outlines Implications of WTO Accession for China, Taiwan (Jan. 31, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick, Australian Trade Minister Discuss Free Trade (Jan. 30, 2002)
Excerpt: Senator Speaks Out Against 2001 Export Administration Act (Jan. 29, 2002)
USTR Zoellick Outlines Approach to WTO Tax Break Dispute (Jan. 25, 2002)
Japanese All Benefit from Liberal Trade (Jan. 24, 2002)
Text: USTR Zoellick on Capacity-Building Contribution to WTO (Jan. 21, 2002)
Assistant Secretary Jones Stresses Growing Importance of Central Asia (Jan. 18, 2002)
Text: U.S. Agriculture to Benefit From China's WTO Membership (Jan. 18, 2002)
Text: China the Focus of U.S. Export Control Policy, Official Says (Jan. 17, 2002)
Text: Customs Official Outlines Export Control Law Enforcement (Jan. 17, 2002)
Text: Commerce Official Suggests Ways to Improve Export Controls (Jan. 17, 2002)
Text: Commerce Official Cites Need for New Export Administration Act (Jan. 17, 2002)
Commerce Finds Steel Bar Products Dumped in U.S. (Jan. 16, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Presses Senate on Trade Negotiating Authority (Jan. 15, 2002)
Text: U.S. Disappointed with WTO Foreign Sales Corporation Tax Ruling (Jan. 14, 2002)
Transcript: Bush Signs Law to Encourage Cleanup of Abandoned Industrial Sites (Jan. 11, 2002)
Text: Commerce Rules Against National-Security Import Limits (Jan. 9, 2002)
Byliner: U.S. Embassy Official on China's Accession to WTO (Jan. 9, 2002)
Byliner: Under Secretary of State Larson on WTO Negotiations (Jan. 9, 2002)
Byliner: Senate Finance Committee Chairman Baucus on WTO (Jan. 9, 2002)
Byliner: Under Secretary of Agriculture Penn on WTO Negotiations (Jan. 9, 2002)
Text: Sen. Rockefeller Supports Higher Tariffs on Steel Imports (Jan. 8, 2002)
Text: Trade Deal with Cambodia Ties Workers' Rights, Market Access (Jan. 7, 2002)
Text: USTR on Senate Leader's Trade Negotiations Comment (Jan. 4, 2002)
Text: Agriculture Department Sees Rise in China's Food Imports (Jan. 3, 2002)
Text: Commerce Secretary Congratulates Taiwan on WTO Membership (Jan. 2, 2002)
Fact Sheet: Changes to U.S. Dual-Use Export Controls (Jan. 2, 2002)

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