Category Archives: United States Trade Representative

The President’s Big Idea: One Department Dedicated to Business and Trade

Posted on January 24, 2012 by

What’s leaner, smarter and more consumer-friendly?  It’s President Obama’s vision to create a smaller government, which was announced in a White House press release on January 13, 2012.  President Obama has requested Congress to grant him consolidation authority so that he … Continue reading →

Posted in Business, Consolidation Authority Act, Export, National Export Initiative, Small Business, Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce, United States Trade Representative | Tagged , , , , , , , | 1 Comment

The GSP Program Has Been Re-Authorized, Now What?

Posted on December 13, 2011 by

On September 22, 2011, the Import Trade Law blog posted that the Generalized System of Preferences Program (GSP) had been retroactively renewed.  The GSP program, which is designed to spur economic growth in developing countries, was reauthorized and, if eligible, importers … Continue reading →

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Free Trade Agreements: South Korea, Colombia, and Panama

Posted on November 1, 2011 by

It’s been a pretty busy time for trade in these last few months.  Last week, there was big news about CBP allowing for statistical sampling and offsetting.  And, I’m sure most of you have heard, but on Friday, October 21, 2011, … Continue reading →

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