On May 5, 2010, over 130 companies and trade associations (Toy Industry Association, American Iron and Steel Institute, Target, 3M, American Automotive Policy Council, etc.) signed a letter to the House Speaker and Minority Leader and the House Ways and Means Committee Chairman and Ranking Member urging immediate passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill (MTB, also referred to as the Miscellaneous Trade bill).
The Department of Homeland Security has posted a readout of remarks made by DHS Secretary Napolitano and Mexican Interior Secretary Gómez-Mont on May 4, 2010 on the ongoing ways that the U.S. and Mexico are working together to make the Southwest border region more secure and prosperous. (Press release, dated 05/04/10, available at http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1273022087728.shtm)
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a daily International Trade Today compilation of the most relevant legislation, hearings, and actions by Congress involving international trade. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions:
On May 5, 2010, the House passed the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act (H.R. 5160). The Senate passed the same measure the next day, on May 6, 2010, clearing the bill for the President.
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a daily International Trade Today compilation of the most relevant legislation, hearings, and actions by Congress involving international trade. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions:
On May 5, 2010, the House passed the Haiti Economic Lift Program (HELP) Act (H.R. 5160), as amended, by voice vote.
The Asian Development Bank and World Customs Organization have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the strategic partnership between their two organizations to facilitate cooperation more closely in areas relating to Customs modernization and reform, capacity building, and research and analysis. (Press release, dated 05/04/10, available at http://www.wcoomd.org/press/?v=1&lid=1&cid=7&id=209)
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a daily International Trade Today compilation of the most relevant legislation, hearings, and actions by Congress involving international trade. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions:
The following are the trade-related hearings scheduled for May 3-8, 2010:
"Daily Update on Capitol Hill Trade Actions" is a daily International Trade Today compilation of the most relevant legislation, hearings, and actions by Congress involving international trade. The following are brief summaries of recent Capitol Hill actions: