International Trade Reporter: Current Reports Index-Summary

NAFTA

See NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA)

NAMA

See NONAGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS (NAMA), DOHA ROUND

NATIONAL SECURITY, U.S.

– CFIUS review of acquisitions

– Trade policy, Obama Administration and Congress must protect national security and prosperity by strengthening dual-use export enforcement, Analysis and Perspective, 687

NEW ZEALAND

– Bilateral agreements, ASEAN treaty concluded, 326

NGOs

See NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)

NICARAGUA

– COOL program, government asks to join Canadian request for WTO consultations, 22; USTR request for comments, 244; Canada to proceed with WTO complaint, 566; Canada seeks further WTO consultations, 650; Canada and Mexico request establishment of WTO dispute panel, 1398
– Cotton and manmade fiber woven trousers, TPL reduction, In Brief, 888

NOISE

– Toys, European Parliament approves restrictions on levels, 15

NONAGRICULTURAL MARKET ACCESS (NAMA), DOHA ROUND

– Chemical product import tariffs, U.S. expresses frustration with China's continued lack of interest in sectoral discussions, 1003; Chinese official opposes negotiations to reduce or eliminate tariffs, 1312
– Future of negotiations, Wasescha and de Mateo begin process of engaging WTO members in efforts to revive stalled talks, 145; Wasescha outlines “gradual” approach for restarting technical discussions in Geneva, 181
– New Delhi meeting, breakthrough yields plans to restart negotiations, 1191
– Sectoral agreements, proponents agree to try new approach to gathering support among key developing countries, 236
– Taxation, EU insists call for restrictions on export taxes should remain in draft negotiating text, 308

NONGOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)

– Customs, National Ass'n of Mfrs. launches Customs and Border Coalition to prevent unnecessarily burdensome security rules, 11
– NAFTA, Judicial Watch may sue DOC over alleged violations of FACA (D.C. Cir.), 1439

NORTH AMERICAN FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (NAFTA)

– Amendments, Mexico willing to continue working on future additions to treaty, Calderon tells Pres. Obama, 80; Sarukhan calls for support for cultural industry, 285
– Buy local requirements, business groups urge leaders to avoid protectionist regimes, 1101
– Certificate of origin, Mexico calls on U.S. to streamline process, 1476
– Environmental and labor standards, Pres. Obama and Prime Minister Harper confirm interest in considering improvements, 284; trade ministers write to environment ministers to urge greater cooperation, 886
– FACA, Judicial Watch may sue DOC over alleged violations of act (D.C. Cir.), 1439
– Guadelajara summit, experts do not foresee resolution of trade issues at talks, 1040; N. Am. leaders stress strengthening competitiveness and solidarity as exit strategy to global economic crisis, 1084; N. Am. leaders say closing borders would not stop spread of H1N1 virus, 1102; N. Am. leaders agree to cooperate on emissions trading and smart electric grid, 1102
– Imperial gold mining project, arbitration panel rejects Glamis Gold environmental interference claims under Chapter 11, 826
– National Security Council deputy needed to deal with border issues, report recommends, 258
– Regulatory policy, trade ministers agree to try to reduce unnecessary rule differences, 1436
– Reopening treaty, Grassley (R-Iowa) asks Pres. Obama to clarify remarks, 357
– Rules of origin modifications, input on investigations, 1170; Pres. Obama issues proclamation, 1197
– Sugar, import substitution and poor data collection make estimates of Mexican imports difficult, USDA says, 1165
– Surface trade between U.S. and neighboring nations lower than in 2008, BTS says, 752
– Swine flu, ministers urge end to pork import restrictions, 651
– Textile product rules of origin, Canada implements tariff change, 829
– Truck ban, Mexico to increase duties on U.S. products in retaliation, 370; U.S. wants to replace Mexican cross-border program soon, 424; key GOP House members urge Pres. Obama to develop new program, 425; truckers' group asks court to rule on legal challenge to program, 489; business group coalition petition to resolve dispute, 491; White House reviewing recommendations, 518; Mexican trade association files Chapter 11 claim, 521; U.S. and Mexico agree to end dispute, 549; challenge of defunct ban dismissed (9th Cir.), 554; Mexican official says Pres. Obama wants quick resolution of dispute, 581; proposal for new program pending at White House, 651; FMCSA advisory panel public meeting schedule, 652; Sherman (D-Cal) questions USTR on challenge to Mexico's retaliatory moves, 854; interest groups to press Obama administration and Congress to resolve dispute, 1039; Locke says dispute remains issue of great concern to Obama administration, 1100; Teamsters union takes issue with estimate of job losses due to dispute, 1292
– 2009 Outlook, Special Report, 111
– Updates, former Canadian official says treaty not keeping up with times, 550
– Yarn-dyed poplin fabric apparel and clothing accessories, request for rules of origin modification, In Brief, 1137

NORWAY

– EFTA

See EUROPEAN FREE TRADE ASSOCIATION (EFTA)