Miscellaneous International Trade Notices
The Wall Street Journal reports that pressure is building for Europe to follow Turkey's January 9, 2005 action that placed emergency import quotas on 43 categories of Chinese textiles and apparel, as products rejected by Turkey could flood European markets instead. Turkey's new quotas mean that imports of Chinese textiles and apparel can rise only 7.5% from their 2004 levels. Wool-product imports may rise 6% at most. (WSJ, dated 1/14/05, www.wsj.com )
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1. Turkey's Chinese-Textile Quotas Roil EU
2. Business Roundtable Calls for Continued Pursuit of Vigorous International Trade Agenda in 2005
The Journal of Commerce Online reports that in a recently released white paper entitled, "2005: A Crossroads for U.S. International Trade Policy," Business Roundtable called on Congress and the Bush Administration to continue pursuing a vigorous international trade agenda for 2005. (JoC Online, dated 01/12/05, www.joc.com)
3. USTR Announces Results of IPR Out-of-Cycle Reviews for Poland & Taiwan
The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has announced that as a result of its findings in the intellectual property rights (IPR) out-of-cycle reviews of Poland and Taiwan, Poland will remain on the Watch List and Taiwan will be moved from the Priority Watch List to the Watch List due to the progress it has achieved. (See ITT's Online Archives or 10/14/04 news, 04101425, for BP summary of the USTR's notice seeking comments for these reviews.) (USTR press release, dated 01/18/05, available at http://www.ustr.gov/Document_Library/Press_Releases/2005/January/U.S._Annuonces_Results_of_IPR_Out-of-Cycle_Reviews_for_Pol_Taiwan.html)
4. DOT Secretary Announces New Open Skies Aviation Agreement With India
The Secretary of Transportation has announced that the U.S. and India initialed a landmark Open Skies aviation agreement that will lead to more flights, lower fares, and stronger economic ties between the two countries. According to the Secretary's press release, the provisions expected to provide the greatest economic benefit take effect immediately. (Press Release DOT 11-05, dated 01/15/05, available at http://www.dot.gov/affairs/dot1105.htm)
5. Egypt and U.S. Consider Opening FTA Negotiations in 2005
The Washington File reports that the U.S. and Egypt are searching for common ground to possibly launch negotiations for a free trade agreement (FTA) in 2005. According to the Washington File, an official in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) could not predict whether Washington and Cairo would reach a decision to launch such negotiations this year. (Washington File Pub 01/14/05, available at http://usinfo.state.gov/xarchives/display.html?p=washfile-english&y=2005&m=January&x=20050114145041cpataruk0.6672632&t=mena/mena-latest.html )
6. Portland, OR CBP Trade Information Notice on Ultimate Consignee Reporting Requirements
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) in Portland, OR has issued the following Trade Information Notice:
- Reporting Requirements for the Ultimate Consignee at the Time of Entry or Release
Portland, OR Trade Information Notice, No. 2005-08, dated 01/12/05, available by fax only by emailing documents@brokerpower.com.)