Latest News
November 5, 2014
Export Driven GDP Growth Stirs Caution for Economy
On Oct. 30, new economic data released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis showed the GDP increased 3.5 percent at an annual rate in the third quarter of 2014.
October 28, 2014
TPP Ministers Report Progress Made on Trade Deal
Earlier this week, the Ministers and Heads of Delegation for the twelve Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) countries announced progress of the trade deal which is laying the groundwork to bring the TPP negotiations to finalization.
October 28, 2014
Senators Urge USTR to Protect Cross-Border Data Flows in TPP
Recently, a bipartisan group of Senators called on U.S. trade officials to safeguard cross-border data flows in the potential Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade deal, to ensure that U.S. businesses continue to benefit.
October 28, 2014
U.S., China Upcoming Trade Talks in Chicago
In December, the U.S. and China will meet in Chicago, Illinois to hold discussions geared toward bolstering trade and investment and addressing key issues between the two countries.
October 23, 2014
Export-Import Bank: Where we Stand Today
Now that Congress has approved a temporary extension of the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (Ex-Im Bank), attention turns to the next hurdle: a long-term reauthorization.
October 23, 2014
SBEA.org: New Resources for Small Exporters
The Small Business Exporters Association (SBEA) today launched a new website, SBEA.org, providing the latest updates on export policy, a wide array of resources for small exporters and a variety of avenues to get involved. SBEA is America’s premier association for small and mid-sized exporters, and serves as the international trade arm of the National [Read More]
October 23, 2014
Labor Council Works on U.S.-Peru Trade Agreement
On Oct. 17, the Labor Affairs Council of the U.S.-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement (PTPA) convened and issued a joint statement regarding their second meeting held in Lima, Peru. The Labor Affairs Council oversees the implementation of and reviews progress made under Chapter 17 (Labor Chapter) of the TPA, including the activities of the Labor Cooperation [Read More]
October 23, 2014
Midterm Elections Could Set Stage for U.S. Trade Agenda
With less than two weeks until the midterm elections, all eyes are cautiously watching to see who wins the battle for the Senate as the results may have a huge impact on two regional trade deals currently underway.
October 23, 2014
U.S., India Trade Relations: Opportunity for Improvement
Sens. Tim Kaine (D- Va.) and Angus King (I- Maine), following their visit to India, have expressed optimism that improvements can be made to the U.S.-India bilateral trade relationship.
October 16, 2014
