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Madagascar Joins ATA Carnet System

On April 15, 2013, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) issued a news article announcing that Madagascar is joining the ATA Carnet system,

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Dept. of State & Commerce Publish Final Rules on Export Control Reform

On April 16, 2013, the U.S. Department of State and the Department of Commerce published concurrent Final Rules as part of the Export Control Reform

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USTR Begins Reviews to Consider Burma & Laos For GSP

In a Federal Register notice filed on April 15, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) is announcing the initiation of reviews to

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USTR Finishes TPP Consultations With Japan

On April 12, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a press release announcing that the U.S. has completed consultations with

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ILA Ratifies Six-Year Dockworkers' Master Contract

On April 10, 2013, the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) issued a press release announcing that after over a year of negotiations, the six-year Master

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CBP Hosts Two Webinars on "Role of The Broker" Initiative

On April 10, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) issued CSMS #13-000189 announcing that they will be hosting two seminars to as part of their

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President Signs Continuation of National Emergency and Sanctions Against Somalia

In a Federal Register notice published on April 8, 2013, President Obama declared a Continuation of the National Emergency with Respect to Somalia,

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ILA Members to Vote For Master Labor Contract on April 9

On April 8, 2013, the Journal of Commerce (JOC) issued an article announcing that members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) will meet

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New Export Initiative For Small Businesses Announced by Ex-Im Bank

On April 3, 2013, the U.S. Export-Import (Ex-Im) Bank issued a press release announcing a new initiative to promote exports by small businesses known a

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Strike in Hong Kong Port

On April 4, 2013, the Journal of Commerce issued an article informing that dockworkers at the Port of Hong Kong are on strike, resulting in vessel delays

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CBP Issues Notice Regarding Six New Centers For Excellence & Expertise

On a Federal Register notice filed on April 3, 2013, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is announcing its plans to modify and extend the Centers for

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CBP Delays Furloughs And Elimination of Overtime

On April 1, 2013, The Washington Post issued an article announcing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has postponed the implementation of

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Possible Trade and Investment Framework Agreement with West Africa

On March 29, 2013, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) published a press release announcing that a possible Trade and Investment Framework

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USITC Launches Investigation on Possible Changes to NAFTA Rules of Origin

On March 28, 2013, the International Trade Commission (USITC) issued a news release announcing that a new investigation is being launched regarding

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Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013, Signed Into Law

On March 26, 2013, bill H.R. 933, titled "The Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2013," was signed into law. This new regulation

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