The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has posted highlights of Deputy USTR Marantis' June 9-10, 2010 meetings in Vietnam. Issues discussed included continued implementation of Vietnam’s WTO commitments, protection of intellectual property rights, agricultural biotechnology, market access for U.S. potatoes, fruits and beef, and other topics.

The Defense Department has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget a proposed rule, FAR Case 2009-041, Sudan Waiver Process.