Archive for March, 2008

Washington, D.C. – The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) today announced the release of its 2008 National Trade Estimate Report (NTE). The NTE report describes significant barriers to U.S. trade and investment, as well as the actions take

This document adopts as a final rule, without change, interim amendments to title 19 of the Code of Federal Regulations which were published in the Federal Register on June 27, 2007, as CBP Dec. 07-50 to implement the preferential tariff treatment and oth

Brussels, Belgium – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Deputy Commissioner Jayson Ahern and Director-General Robert Verrue, of the European Commission’s (EC) Taxation and Customs Union Directorate (TAXUD), adopted the U.S.-EU Joint Customs Cooperation

KUALA LUMPUR - MLAAYSIA’S new trade minister said on Thursday there was no rush to sign a free-trade deal which the United States hopes could be struck before President George W. Bush leaves office this year.

DATES: TWIC enrollment begins in New London and Bay City on April 16, 2008; and Point Comfort on April 17, 2008.

Cooperation between U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the General Administration of China Customs to enhance global supply chain security took a step forward last week with the start of a pilot validation program in China. The pilot involved three Cu

Although USTR will accept any comments received during the course of the dispute, comments should be submitted on or before April 18, 2008 to be assured of timely consideration by USTR.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) announced the creation of the BIS Online Training Room, an innovative new resource for companies interested in learning about U.S. dual-use export control regulations. The Training Room wi

WASHINGTON: The administration of President George W. Bush has signaled that it will defy the wishes of Democrats in the U.S. Congress and force a vote this year on a free-trade agreement with Colombia.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a plan to work with seaports and other interested parties to reduce pollution.