International Economic Policy   Home > Your Industry's Voice in Washington > International Economic Policy   House Chairmen Introduce Trade Enforcement Bill July 17, 2008 - House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rangel (D-NY) and Trade Subcommittee Chairman Levin (D-MI) have introduced "The Trade Enforcement Act of 2008" (H.R. 6530). CBO Paper Examines Effect of Chinese Currency Valuation on U.S. Imports July, 2008 - Congressional Budget Office (CBO) paper examines important determinants of how appreciation of the renmindi against the dollar might affect competition in the U.S. markets. U.S. Treasury Secretary Paulson Speaks at U.S.-India Forum in Mumbai, India October 30, 2007 - U.S. Treasury Henry M. Paulson, Jr. spoke at the U.S.-India Forum in Mumbai, India, regarding the new era of cooperation between the two countries. Secys. Gutierrez and Paulson Comment on U.S. - China Economic Relations October 23, 2007 - At the third meeting of the George Bush China-U.S. Relations Conference launched by President George H. W. Bush, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez and Secretary of Treasury Henry Paulson outlined the opportunities and challenges facing the United States and China. Opportunities Made Possible By Recent Changes in Controls on India October 24, 2007 - In a memo to interested AMT members, Dr. Paul Freedenberg, Vice President - Government Relations, discusses the improved export climate for technology and products bound for India.  Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson also discussed the economic power and promise of India in remarks to the Council on Foreign Relations. Overview of the "China Military Catch-All" Regulation July 12, 2007 - The official version of the "China Military Catch-All" regulation was released on June 15, 2007.  A memorandum written by Dr. Paul Freedenberg, AMT's Vice President of Government Relations, summarizes the new regulation. Senators Introduce China Currency Legislation June 14, 2007 - U.S. Senators Max Baucus (D-Mont.), Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) today introduced the Currency Exchange Rate Oversight Reform Act of 2007 to deal with foreign currency concerns threatening the U.S. economy. Deputy USTR Testimony on U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement June 14, 2007 - Deputy United States Trade Representative Karan Bhatia testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee on the economic and trade benefits of the recently negotiated U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement. Sens. Dodd, Shelby Announce Bipartisan Agreement To Combat China Currency Manipulation June 13, 2007 - Senators Chris Dodd (D-CT) and Richard Shelby (R-AL), Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Banking Committee, today announced that they will introduce legislation to level the playing field for American workers and businesses in the face of China currency manipulation. USTR Schwab Welcomes Progress on Japan Reforms; Cites Need for Sustained Focus June 6, 2007 - Washington, DC - U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab today welcomed new steps Japan is taking on economic reform that will help further open markets, foster new business opportunities, and stimulate competition, while urging continued focus on regulatory reform in the year ahead.  These new measures are highlighted in the Sixth Annual Report to the Leaders under the U.S.-Japan Regulatory Reform and Competition Policy Initiative. 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | Next > For more information contact Amber Thomas at: athomas@AMTonline.org

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