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December 23, 2011	OECD Business Update Read the latest newsletter from BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, part of our global network. - Learn more about BIAC
December 20, 2011	Business Takes Part in G20 Employment Session USCIB was there as Mexico City was the site of the first meeting of the G20 Employment Task Force, with youth unemployment as the principal focus.
December 17, 2011	At WTO, Industry Pushes for New Approaches on Trade USCIB said approval of a revised government procurement agreement and an invitation for Russia to be the newest WTO member were positive steps.
December 16, 2011	New: Videos From USCIB’s Award Gala View remarks and interviews from USCIB’s International Leadership Award Dinner, honoring Andrew Liveris, CEO of The Dow Chemical Company.
December 15, 2011	Business Welcomes OECD Internet Principles USCIB welcomed adoption of the OECD's Principles for Internet Policy-Making, which urge a light touch on regulation as essential to promote economic growth.
December 13, 2011	Take Part in Global Economy Survey USCIB members are invited to participate in the latest world economic survey from ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute (member login required). - Results of the last survey
December 12, 2011	Climate: Decision in Durban USCIB hailed progress at the UN’s climate change conference in Durban, South Africa, which opened the door to a new global framework. - USCIB’s Norine Kennedy on GreenBiz: Unanswered questions at COP17; Turning government rhetoric into action - Business looks forward, but governments look back
December 9, 2011	USCIB Eyes Next Steps on Trade With trade liberalization at something of a crossroads, USCIB is developing recommendations on the international trade and investment agenda.
December 9, 2011	U.S. and EU Commit to Stronger Economic Ties At the Transatlantic Economic Council, the two economies agreed to improved regulatory cooperation, especially in innovative sectors, to spur job creation.
December 7, 2011	USCIB Welcomes Latin American Business Leaders USCIB hosted three days of meetings among International Chamber of Commerce representatives from across the Western hemisphere.
December 4, 2011	Business Urges Vigilance on Postal Authorities USCIB and other business groups are urging the U.S. to pay close attention to efforts by public postal organizations to compete with private firms.
November 30, 2011	UN Examining Chemicals in Products USCIB took part in a key UN meeting on ensuring chemicals are used in ways that minimize significant adverse impacts on the environment and human health.
November 30, 2011	Merchandise Passport Update Read the latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s ATA Carnet service, which helps speed temporary duty-free, tax-free exports of goods overseas.
November 29, 2011	End Employees’ Needless Financial Reporting USCIB and leading business groups seek less burdensome rules for Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts filings by employees of American companies.
November 24, 2011	Needed: Tax Policies to Foster Sustained Growth Writing in the Financial Times, executives from ICC and BIAC state their opposition to the so-called “Tobin tax” on financial transfers.
November 22, 2011	Fighting Human Trafficking USCIB will convene the 5th International Business Forum, on “Engaging Business: Addressing Human Trafficking,” February 14 in Atlanta.
November 18, 2011	Review of the G20 Summit Read the International Chamber of Commerce’s review of the Cannes Summit and the business conference and consultation that preceded it.
November 17, 2011	USCIB Award Gala Honors Dow’s Liveris Former President Bill Clinton helped pay tribute to Dow CEO Andrew Liveris, who called for a stepped-up effort to rejuvenate American manufacturing.
November 15, 2011	APEC Leaders Pledge to Reduce Information Barriers USCIB applauded APEC leaders for agreeing on a system to recognize corporate privacy practices to facilitate international trade and investment. - USCIB welcomes  President Obama’s comments on Trans-Pacific Partnership
November 8, 2011	Green Growth: Getting the Policies Right USCIB’s Green Economies Dialogue will bring the policy and business communities together for intensive discussion of the best paths forward.
November 7, 2011	Business Responds to G20 Summit Outcome The International Chamber of Commerce urged G20 leaders to put trade and investment at the heart of their follow-up to the Cannes summit. - ICC concludes successful business summit
November 7, 2011	APEC Business Travel Card USCIB welcomed passage legislation to expedite visa processing and dedicated airport travel lanes for business persons traveling in the APEC region.
November 4, 2011	Supply Chain Challenges Companies are doing a lot to ensure the integrity of their supply chains – and are being asked to do even more, writes USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson. - SmartBlog on Leadership: Interview with Peter Robinson
November 2, 2011	In Chile, Promoting Self-Regulation in Marketing With Chilean legislators weighing new marketing and advertising restrictions, USCIB’s Chris Martin called for self-regulation as a better alternative.
November 1, 2011	Why Manufacturing Matters In the latest issue of International Business, Dow Chemical CEO Andrew Liveris writes on why the U.S. needs a strategy to grow its manufacturing base. - Subscribe to International Business
November 1, 2011	Silicon Valley Briefing on Global Legal Challenges USCIB’s Charlene Flick spoke to the Silicon Valley Association of General Counsel on emerging international legal challenges for U.S. companies. - USCIB Legal Issues Overview
October 31, 2011	A Positive Move on Tax Reform USCIB welcomed proposed tax reform measures put forward by Rep. David Camp (R – Mi.), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee.
October 27, 2011	G20 Summit: Euro Deal Only a Start ICC welcomed agreement EU leaders to address sovereign and bank debt, but said a strong effort by the G20 is needed for renewed growth and job creation. - Financial Times: Business calls for G20 action on growth - What BIAC is doing on the G20 agenda
October 26, 2011	Unlocking Trade Finance Unwarranted bank capitalization rules are choking trade and impairing growth, according to a new report from the International Chamber of Commerce.
October 26, 2011	USCIB’s Greene Named to Labor Advisory Committee USCIB Vice President Adam Greene has been named to the National Advisory Committee for Labor Provisions of U.S. Free Trade Agreements.
October 24, 2011	Inaugural Green Economies Dialogue A variety of stakeholders met in Washington for the first Green Economies Dialogue, which aims to find ways to take green growth to the next level.
October 24, 2011	Business Emphasizes Need for an Open Internet At the UN’s Internet Governance Forum in Nairobi, USCIB stressed the need to maintain an open approach to discussions of the Internet’s development.
October 21, 2011	OECD Business Update Read the latest newsletter from BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, part of USCIB’s global network.
October 20, 2011	Spectrum Shortage Requires Immediate Action The International Chamber of Commerce called accelerated allocation of spectrum to support the ever-increasing traffic demand for mobile broadband.
October 19, 2011	Ambitious Approach to Pacific Trade Urged Business wants the U.S. to take an ambitious approach in the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks, urging a comprehensive agreement covering all sectors.
October 18, 2011	High-Seas Attacks Rise, But More Escape Somali Pirates Maritime piracy has risen to record levels, according to the International Chamber of Commerce, but Somali attacks are increasingly being thwarted.
October 17, 2011	Foreign Trade Zone Changes Should Be Reversed USCIB and other business groups say changes in how goods are treated in U.S. Foreign Trade Zones will undercut American exports and cost jobs.
October 17, 2011	New Rules Boost Efforts to Curtail Corruption New ICC Rules on Combating Corruption spell out steps companies should take to prevent corruption, including strong measures to end bribery and extortion.
October 13, 2011	ICC Miami Conferences The Latin American launch of the new ICC Rules of Arbitration will highlight the International Chamber of Commerce‘s 9th Annual Miami Conference.
October 12, 2011	USCIB Applauds Passage of Free Trade Agreements USCIB welcomed Congressional approval of U.S. free trade agreements with Colombia, Korea and Panama, saying they would re-energize job creation.
October 12, 2011	Business Continues to Oppose China Currency Bill USCIB and other industry groups say diplomacy and a multilateral approach stand a better chance of pressuring China to let its currency appreciate.
October 11, 2011	G20 Business Update The International Chamber of Commerce has published its third G20 Executive Brief, looking to next month’s Cannes summit.
October 7, 2011	Gamble to Chair ICC Trade Commission The International Chamber of Commerce has named Geoffrey Gamble of Dupont to chair the ICC Commission on Trade and Investment.
October 3, 2011	Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement USCIB welcomed the conclusion of an ambitious international anti-counterfeiting pact between the United States and several leading nations.
September 28, 2011	APEC Completes Cross-Border Privacy Project The APEC senior officials meeting in San Francisco was the site of a well-attended workshop on data privacy across the Asia-Pacific region. - USCIB front and center in numerous APEC activities
September 28, 2011	Carnet System Expands in United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi will begin accepting ATA Carnets for the temporary admission of goods beginning October 1, following in the footsteps of its neighbor Dubai.
September 27, 2011	G20 Action on Unemployment Needed Amid renewed economic uncertainty, global business called on governments to make a fresh commitment to maintaining and creating jobs. - Business leaders meet in Hong Kong to plan G20 advocacy
September 27, 2011	Internet Governance Forum New technologies create policy challenges which can only be addressed if all stakeholders work together, business told the UN Internet Governance Forum.
September 27, 2011	New WTO-ILO Book on Sustainable Globalization With help from the ICC Research Foundation, the WTO and the International Labor Organization launched Making Globalization Socially Sustainable.
September 27, 2011	USCIB Tax Update USCIB’s Taxation Committee has weighed in on recent OECD recent initiatives on transfer pricing and the treatment of intangible property.
September 26, 2011	UN Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases World business strongly supports the outcome of the UN High-Level Meeting on Non-Communicable Diseases, which took place September 19-20 in New York.
September 26, 2011	The U.S. and Latin America In a letter to The Wall Street Journal, USCIB’s president says the U.S. shouldn’t bully Guatemala under the labor provisions of the Central America FTA.
September 23, 2011	USCIB Welcomes Senate Action on Trade Bill USCIB applauded the Senate’s passage of legislation re-authorizing both Trade Adjustment Assistance and the Generalized Systems of Preferences. - USCIB trade and investment update
September 22, 2011	USCIB Customs Update USCIB’s Customs Committee has weighed in on the U.S.-Canada “Beyond the Border” program as well as proposed global rules on air cargo.
September 21, 2011	New Tool for International Trade Finance The International Chamber of Commerce is working to enable adoption of the Bank Payment Obligation, an alternative to traditional letters of credit.
September 20, 2011	Fighting Counterfeiting and Piracy The BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) initiative has a number of new projects to advance the worldwide fight against fakes.
September 20, 2011	Doing Business in Brazil Wells Fargo Global Banking and USCIB invite you to take part in an October 4 webinar, "The Business of Doing Business in Emerging Markets: Brazil."
September 20, 2011	ICC-Ifo World Economic Survey Take part in the latest quarterly survey of the global business outlook from ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute (USCIB member login required). - Results of the most recent ICC-Ifo survey (no login required)
September 15, 2011	New Marketing Code Raises Consumer Protection Standards New protections for Internet users are part of a newly revised code of global marketing practice from the International Chamber of Commerce. - ICC’s codescentre website
September 14, 2011	New ICC Arbitration Rules Unveiled The International Chamber of Commerce has launched a much-anticipated revised version of its rules of cross-border commercial arbitration. - Download a free copy of the ICC Rules
September 8, 2011	Anti-Discrimination: Going Above and Beyond Global firms are increasingly taking action to go beyond just compliance, USCIB’s Ronnie Goldberg told a UN gathering. Read her remarks.
September 7, 2011	Wanted: Action on State-Owned Enterprises in Pacific Trade Talks USCIB and other business groups want the U.S. government to propose strong disciplines on state-owned enterprises in the Trans-Pacific Partnership. - Read the letter
September 7, 2011	Donnelly to Lead USCIB’s Work on Investment Shaun Donnelly, a career diplomat who has held a number of senior posts, has joined USCIB as vice president for investment and financial services
September 6, 2011	Warning on Internet Backbone Regulation A new discussion paper highlights how commercially driven Internet Backbone Interconnection Agreements have fueled the Internet’s massive growth.
August 31, 2011	Concern Over Foreign Trade Zone Changes Business groups are urging a fresh look at proposed rules changes that would make it harder to do business through foreign trade zones in the United States. - Read the statement
August 9, 2011	Gearing Up for the APEC Summit USCIB is playing a key role in San Francisco as officials from the Asia-Pacific region gather to discuss chemicals, customs and a range of other topics.
August 9, 2011	U.S. Ramps Up Pressure on State-Owned Enterprises Senior U.S. officials have been speaking out on the need to ensure a level playing field when firms private firms compete against state-owned enterprises. - USCIB urges India investment treaty
August 5, 2011	Opening the World for Business Many groups represent business internationally, writes President and CEO Peter Robinson, but few can match our experience, geographic reach and credibility. - Join USCIB
August 2, 2011	New Leadership for China Committee Jianmei Feng of General Electric and Tad Ferris of Holland and Knight have been named co-chairs of USCIB’s China Committee. - More USCIB member and staff news - More on USCIB's China Committee
July 27, 2011	Promoting Clean Energy Exports U.S. business groups urged ramped-up efforts to promote U.S. clean energy exports, unveiling their proposal at a Capitol Hill briefing. - Read the statement
July 27, 2011	Latest Issue of “International Business” USCIB’s journal looks at the growing threat of protectionism in the G20, the launch of a new global anti-counterfeiting campaign, and more.
July 26, 2011	Read All About It: USCIB in the News Recent news coverage of USCIB and our global network, including on Australia’s plain packaging legislation, the fight against fake products, and more.
July 25, 2011	OECD Business Update Read the latest newsletter from USCIB’s affiliate BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD.
July 21, 2011	New Guide to Demand Guarantees USCIB’s affiliate the International Chamber of Commerce has published a new guide to the main standards for demand guarantees used worldwide. - Order the book
July 19, 2011	Don’t Hamper U.S. Competitiveness in a Debt-Ceiling Deal A broad-based business coalition urged the rejection of tax proposals that would adversely affect U.S. competitiveness in the context of raising the debt ceiling.
July 19, 2011	Transatlantic Dialogue on Investment Urged USCIB urged the U.S. and EU to make common cause on foreign investment policy, including dealing with state-owned enterprises, as a priority matter.
July 13, 2011	Merchandise Passport Update Read the latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s ATA Carnet export service, which helps you get your goods through customs without duties or taxes. - Learn more about ATA Carnets
July 12, 2011	Growing in a Green Economy Join a rigorous 3-day executive education program at Boston University’s School of Management on “Green Economies in a Globalized Market.” - Program information   - Registration
July 11, 2011	USCIB Members Singled Out for Hot Growth Prospects The investor’s blog Seeking Alpha identified six USCIB member companies for especially promising future growth due to their involvement in overseas markets.
July 8, 2011	Countries Decline to Ramp Up Disclosure of Product Information Timely work by USCIB paid off when parties to the Aarhus Convention rebuffed efforts to widen possible public environmental disclosure rules.
July 8, 2011	Coordinated Action Needed to Curb Maritime Piracy USCIB urged top U.S. national security officials to heed a global “Call for Action on Piracy,” issued by our affiliate the International Chamber of Commerce.
July 8, 2011	USCIB Urges Closer Cooperation on Air Cargo Security USCIB urged U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Transportation Security Administration to work more closely to improve air cargo security.
July 7, 2011	USCIB Chairman Presses for Action on Trade Harold McGraw III was interviewed on Fox Business Channel on the prospects for approval of pending trade pacts with Colombia, Korea and Panama. - Business groups urge no more delays - USCIB welcomes progress in Senate
July 7, 2011	Concern Over Indian Procurement USCIB and other industry associations voiced serious concern over proposals in India for domestic procurement preferences for electronic products.
July 6, 2011	Customs Partnership Strengthened The International Chamber of Commerce and the World Customs Organization have signed an agreement setting out joint work on a number of fronts.
July 5, 2011	Backing for Junior Chambers International Summit USCIB’s president spoke to the annual summit of Junior Chambers International on progress toward the UN’s Millennium Development Goals.
June 29, 2011	China’s Currency: Multilateral Pressure Needed USCIB and other business groups urged Congressional leaders to shun a unilateralist approach in tackling China’s undervalued currency.
June 23, 2011	Mexico City Welcomes Chambers of Commerce At the 7th World Chambers Congress, Mexican President Calderon addressed 1,200 participants from chambers of commerce and other business groups.
June 23, 2011	UN Ramps Up Action on Non-Communicable Diseases With a high-level meeting planned on combating ailments like cancer and diabetes, USCIB hosted a briefing on generating solutions from all stakeholders.
June 23, 2011	USCIB’s Goldberg Re-elected to ILO Governing Body USCIB Executive Vice President Ronnie Goldberg was re-elected to the Governing Body of the International Labor Organization.
June 22, 2011	Tax Experts Gather Against Backdrop of U.S. Reform USCIB and the OECD held a conference on global tax policy, giving executives an opportunity to keep up with developments in this fast-changing field.
June 22, 2011	McGraw Re-elected ICC Vice Chair USCIB Chairman Harold McGraw III of The McGraw-Hill Companies was re-elected vice chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce.
June 22, 2011	Reining In Health Care Costs Governments and the private sector need to work together to offer innovative solutions to promote better health, business told a high-level OECD conference.
June 17, 2011	USCIB Annual Report Download USCIB’s 2010-2011 Annual Report, an overview of our activities representing America’s most competitive companies during an eventful year.
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June 14, 2011	Merchandise Passport Update The latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s ATA Carnet service, which helps users speed shipment of temporary exports for trade shows and other uses. - ATA Carnet in the news: “Happier Returns” (Datamyne blog)
June 10, 2011	UN Report on Business and Human Rights Global business has united in applauding the final report of the UN special representative on business and human rights.
June 9, 2011	ICC-Ifo World Economic Survey USCIB members are invited to take part in the latest quarterly World Economic Survey from ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute for Economic Research. - Get your USCIB member login
June 6, 2011	Global Employers’ Update Read the latest newsletter from the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global business network.
June 6, 2011	Making Intellectual Property Work for Business ICC and the World Intellectual Property Organization have published a handbook providing guidance to business associations on IP services for businesses.
June 3, 2011	Rise in G20 Protectionism Denounced ICC urged G20 leaders to keep markets open to trade, following a worrisome report that G20 countries are increasing protectionist measures. - Latest G20 Executive Brief newsletter
June 1, 2011	Australian Plain Packaging Law USCIB joined several industry groups in criticizing an Australian proposal mandating plain packaging for all tobacco products. - Anti-counterfeiting group decries proposal
May 31, 2011	OECD Marks 50 Years of Progress Top officials and business executives gathered in Paris to celebrate the 50th birthday of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. - Business urges promotion of guidelines for multinationals in non-OECD countries
May 26, 2011	APEC: Looking to the Honolulu Summit USCIB participated in an APEC senior officials meeting in Big Sky, Montana. The U.S. is hosting this year’s APEC leaders meeting in Honolulu in November. - USCIB applauds APEC business travel card bill
May 26, 2011	Get Ready for New Top-Level Internet Domains Striking change for many Internet users may come with the finalization of rules to introduce new top-level domains to augment the suffixes .com, .net and the like. - “e-G8” summit: Business’s view
May 25, 2011	G20 CEO Advisory Group Launched Business leaders held the inaugural meeting of the ICC G20 Advisory Group, a global business initiative aimed at delivering policy input to the G20 process. - Business engages with G20 on labor issues
May 25, 2011	OECD Tax Conference USCIB convenes its fifth annual tax conference on June 6 and 7, showcasing the influence of the OECD on global tax policies. - More upcoming USCIB events
May 24, 2011	Recommendations on “Trusted Trader” Program USCIB encouraged U.S. Customs and Border Protection to strengthen the C-TPAT program, focusing its core benefits on key stages in the supply chain.
May 23, 2011	The Outlook for Trade Finance The chair of USCIB’s Banking Committee looks at the rebound in international trade, the availability of export credit and possible turbulence on the horizon.
May 23, 2011	Cooperation Is Key to Maximizing Internet and ICTs Business stands at the forefront of Internet and ICT development, a top executive told the UN Commission on Science, Technology and Development.
May 23, 2011	Celebrating World Trade Week USCIB played a leading role in organizing this year’s World Trade Week celebrations in New York City.
May 18, 2011	Global Economic Climate Brightens Further The global economic climate is at its brightest since 2007, according to the latest survey by USCIB affiliate the International Chamber of Commerce.
May 17, 2011	Latest Issue of “International Business” The spring issue of USCIB’s flagship publication celebrates the legacy and future of the OECD as it marks five decades of progress. - Subscribe to International Business
May 12, 2011	Mexico to Accept “Merchandise Passports” for Temporary Imports Business travelers to Mexico can now take advantage of a new tool to expedite and reduce the cost of taking goods temporarily into the country. Spanish | español
May 11, 2011	Poorest Countries Need a Level Playing Field Economic growth in the world’s least developed countries requires private investment, business representatives told a high-level UN conference in Istanbul.
May 11, 2011	Changes Urged to Korean Chemical Rules USCIB is seeking the lifting of burdensome reporting requirements in South Korea’s far-reaching regulations on the use of chemicals.
May 5, 2011	Trans-Pacific Trade USCIB is seeking to secure an effective investor-state dispute settlement mechanism as part of the multi-party Trans-Pacific Partnership trade talks.
May 4, 2011	Push for Trade Adjustment Assistance As free trade agreements with Colombia, Korea and Panama progress, business appealed for expanded assistance for workers displaced by international trade.
May 2, 2011	Business Weighs in on Doha Round Business groups are concerned with the current state of the WTO talks and are backing U.S. negotiators’ efforts to spur a reevaluation of entrenched positions.
April 28, 2011	Fighting Bribery Fighting solicitation of bribes by public officials requires deeper cooperation between business and governments, executives told a G20-OECD meeting.
April 27, 2011	Investment Can Be a Boon to Africa Creating favorable conditions for investment in Africa is essential to provide new engines of growth and employment, an executive told a gathering in Senegal.
April 21, 2011	In Budapest, Business Celebrates OECD Anniversary As the OECD turns 50, members of its Business and Industry Advisory Committee gathered in the Hungarian capital – read the latest BIAC newsletter.
April 20, 2011	Merchandise Passport Update Read the latest e-newsletter from our ATA Carnet export service. “Merchandise passports” speed goods across borders duty- and tax-free.
April 18, 2011	The OECD at 50 USCIB organized a reception at the State Department to mark the OECD’s 50th anniversary, bringing together business, government and other stakeholders.
April 6, 2011	Progress on Colombia Trade Pact Welcomed USCIB welcomed progress on the U.S.-Colombia free trade agreement and urged its swift consideration by Congress.
April 6, 2011	Doha: Critical for Growth World business called for a breakthrough in the Doha Round, saying trade is critical to restore the health of the global economy and address other goals.
April 6, 2011	EU Hears Trade and Finance Messages The International Chamber of Commerce presented key trade finance messages to the European Union commissioner for economic and monetary affairs.
March 30, 2011	USCIB Meets With Customs Chief USCIB members met with Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin to provide top business priorities to improve trade and security.
March 30, 2011	Smashing Pumpkins Bob Carbo’s passion? Using a medieval-style catapult to hurl pumpkins nearly half a mile. What has this got to do with USCIB? Read the whole story.
March 29, 2011	Global Trade Recovery Global trade flows rebounded around the world in 2010, but high pricing meant that poorer countries still faced difficulties getting adequate financing for trade.
March 29, 2011	Latest ICC Incoterms® 2010 Guide Get your copy of this practical resource for users of these crucial rules used by companies in countless cross-border business transactions worldwide.
March 20, 2010	Business and Human Rights USCIB will present a two-day international business forum on “Engaging Business: Implementing Respect for Human Rights,” April 28-29 in Atlanta.
March 16, 2011	ICC Elects New Chairman The International Chamber of Commerce has named Gerard Worms, vice chairman of Rothschild Europe and chair of ICC France, to be its new chairman.
March 15, 2011	Latest “WTO Insight” Read the behind-the-scenes developments in the World Trade Organization and the Doha Round, courtesy of USCIB’s affiliate ICC (member login required).
March 9, 2011	Merchandise Passport Update News and events from the world of USCIB’s ATA Carnet export service, which helps you avoid duties and taxes when taking goods abroad temporarily.
March 8, 2011	USCIB Urges Active Trade Agenda USCIB commended the Obama administration for finalizing the Korea trade pact, but said much more could be done to open global markets for U.S. business
March 7, 2011	2011 OECD International Tax Conference Registration Opens The conference, June 6-7 in Washington, provides an opportunity for business to interact with key tax policy officials from the OECD and member governments.
March 4, 2011	Taking Green Growth to the Next Level Best ways to foster innovation and investment in support of sustainable development were topics discussed at UN preparatory talks ahead of “Rio+20.”
March 3, 2011	Flawed Justice in Ecuador In The Economist magazine, USCIB and three other business groups write that the recent ruling against Chevron in Ecuador was a gross miscarriage of justice. - Read the letter
March 3, 2011	ICC Banking Commission Sets 80th Anniversary Meeting USCIB affiliate the International Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Banking Commission meeting March 21-23 in Zurich.
March 1, 2011	ICC Chief Joins UN Global Compact Board Jean-Guy Carrier has been appointed to the board of the UN Global Compact, an initiative encouraging companies to align with key UN principles.
February 16, 2011	Global Economic Climate at Four-Year High World economic confidence has reached its highest level since 2007, according to a survey from USCIB affiliate the International Chamber of Commerce.
February 15, 2011	Ambassador David Gross to Chair ICT Committee The former State Department official, now at Wiley Rein, is the new chair of USCIB’s Information, Communications and Technology Committee.  - Pfizer exec tapped for global customs committee
February 8, 2011	McGraw Is New Vice Chair of World Business Body The International Chamber of Commerce has elected USCIB Chairman Harold McGraw III to serve as vice chairman, and confirmed a new secretary general. - More USCIB member and staff news
February 8, 2011	Just Say No to Capital Controls USCIB and other industry groups are pushing back against efforts to permit broader use of capital controls under U.S. trade and investment agreements. - Industry letter urges Obama administration to make TPP a top priority
February 7, 2011	Russia Eyes the WTO Why does Russia’s accession to the WTO and the OECD present a big opportunity for U.S. business?  Read the latest issue of International Business. - Subscribe to International Business
February 7, 2011	From the President: Dealing With State-Owned Enterprises With multinational companies going toe-to-toe with government-owned firms in markets around the world, how can we ensure “competitive neutrality”?
February 7, 2011	Business Under Assault in Venezuela New evidence has come to light of harassment and sometimes violent attacks against employers groups. - Global employers newsletter
February 4, 2011	The Costs of Counterfeiting A new ICC report predicts the cost of IP rights abuses worldwide will reach $1.7 trillion by 2015 and put 2.5 million legitimate jobs at risk each year. - IPRs: A powerhouse for innovation, growth
February 4, 2011	Estonia Joins the OECD In December, the Baltic nation became the 34th member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. - OECD business newsletter
February 3, 2011	Mexican President to Open World Chambers Congress President Felipe Calderon will open ICC’s 7th World Chambers Congress, the premier gathering for chambers of commerce, this June in Mexico City.
February 1, 2011	Helping Improve the Internet Governance Forum A UN commission on science and technology has named five business representatives to make recommendations on improving the IGF.
January 31, 2011	New Interactive Asia-Pacific Tariff Database Unveiled USCIB and the National Center for APEC have launched an interactive tool to help companies in the Asia-Pacific region make cost-saving sourcing decisions.
January 26, 2011	Rx for Recovery: Doha In Davos, ICC is driving home the message that trade – including completing the Doha Round – is crucial to restoring the health of the global economy. - ICC sets up shop in Palestine
January 18, 2011	Hostage-Taking at Sea Rises to Record Levels More people were taken hostage at sea in 2010 than in any year on record, according to the International Chamber of Commerce’s global piracy report.
January 13, 2011	UAE Joins Duty-Free Export System The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it expects to start accepting and issuing ATA Carnets for duty-free, tax-free temporary imports early this year. - Mexico moving toward accepting Carnets - USCIB’s Duncan named vice chair of worldwide Carnet body
January 10, 2011	Business Momentum Grows for Rio+20 Business and UN representatives discussed the crucial role industry must play in the UN Conference on Sustainable Development 2012 in Rio de Janeiro.
January 10, 2011	A Legacy of Leadership View a video marking 30 years of USCIB’s International Leadership Award, presented each year to a top executive for promoting international commerce.
January 5, 2011	Paris Seminar to Shed Light on Defense Procurement With the EU set to implement a new directive on defense procurement, ICC will to host a seminar to aid understanding of its legal framework and implications.

 

 

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