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Gutierrez Statement Calling for the Renewal of Trade Promotion Authority
Washington (June 29)—Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez issued the following statement calling for the renewal of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA). “Trade Promotion Authority provides economic opportunity for American businesses, farmers and workers to compete and win in international markets. TPA helps level the playing field, and boosts jobs for American workers by expanding our export opportunities around the world.” (More)
Under Secretary Mancuso Addresses NAM on Export Control Issues and China Policy Rule
Washington (June 29)—Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Under Secretary Mario Mancuso addressed the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) on export control issues and the recently published China Policy Rule. The new China rule, which was announced on June 15, creates the Validated End-User (VEU) program, an innovative way to facilitate exports to trusted customers in China. (More)
Deputy Secretary Sampson Participates in Hungarian Transparency and Competitiveness Conference
Budapest, Hungary (June 29)—Deputy Secretary David A. Sampson emphasized the high cost of corruption and the benefits of transparency in his keynote remarks at a multilateral forum entitled “Transparency and Competitiveness: Is There a Connection?” He told the audience that for countries finalizing their transition to market economies, there is perhaps no more critical or difficult issue than sustaining an ethic that encourages and rewards transparency and predictability. The forum is part of America’s continuing commitment to that effort. (More)
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