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Welcome to our Hot Topics section. This area will keep you well-informed about hot issues pertaining to the U.S. Commercial Service.
US Commercial Service Director George Tastard would like to express his concern over the recent increase in reports on international trade scams and illegitimate trade deals. more...
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Learn what is happening in the US, Canada, and Mexico concerning international trade! more...
The ATA Carnet: Your Key to Unlocking Customs more...
FTAs are currently being promoted by President Bush as he works to get Congress to approve the four new FTAs with Korea, Panama, Peru, and Colombia. Free trade agreements (FTAs) strengthen the business climate for U.S. companies through the phased elimination of tariffs, improvement of intellectual property regulations, the opening of government procurement opportunities, and the easing of investment rules. more...
The U.S. Census Bureau (Census Bureau) issues this final rule to amend its regulations to implement provisions in the Foreign Rlations Authorization Act more...