International Trade Bulletin - Volume 1, Issue 4
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Inside this issue:
- CHINA IN THE SPOTLIGHT
- Intellectual Property: The U.S. and Japan recently announced a joint initiative to strengthen the protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR) in China and other third countries
- Market Access: The World Trade Organization completed its first Trade Policy Review report of China which concludes that, although China has achieved success in its trade and investment reforms, it still faces challenges
- EUROPE IN THE SPOTLIGHT
- Customs: The recent EU WTO "victory" over the U.S. on customs practices in Europe may seem like a blow to businesses facing customs clearance problems in the EU
- Counterfeit: The EU is to introduce harmonized criminal sanctions and heavy fines for infringements of intellectual property rights throughout the EU
- BILATERAL TRADE: Cross Lander's Investment in Romanian Auto Company Hits Rocky Terrain
- INVESTMENT: Representative Edward Markey, member of the House Homeland Security Committee, announces his intention to introduce an amendment to the Safe Ports Bill requiring inspection of all cargo coming into U.S. seaports
- TRADE REMEDIES: Is Zeroing Finally Dead?
- EXPORT CONTROLS: Recent Cancelled Sale of U.S. Computer Technology to China Highlights Concern over New Planned “Catch-All” Export Rule
- TRADE RETALIATION: The EU imposes punitive duties on eight additional U.S. products as retaliation against the U.S. Byrd law
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