Archive 2012

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December 21, 2012	Dodd-Frank and Conflict Minerals USCIB’s Adam Greene writes in the Financial Times that a provision in the Dodd-Frank law meant to curb trade in smuggled minerals has backfired.
December 21, 2012	U.S.-China Trade Consultation The latest  U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade saw modest progress on steps to further open China’s market to U.S. trade and investment.
December 21, 2012	Bacchus Picked to Head Global Trade Commission ICC has named former U.S. Congressman and USCIB member James Bacchus to chair its Commission on Trade and Investment Policy (ICC website).
December 19, 2012	New Leadership for Competition Commission ICC has announced a new slate of leaders for its Commission on Competition to pursue an ambitious agenda on global antitrust policy (ICC website).
December 17, 2012	Disappointing Outcome at UN Telecom Summit At the UN’s World Conference on International Telecommunications, governments split over a proposed treaty on global telecom policy.
December 17, 2012	New Titles From USCIB Bookstore The new year will bring new titles on global trade finance rules and other topics from USCIB’s International Bookstore. - Visit the USCIB International Bookstore
December 13, 2012	A New Climate Agreement: The Way Forward At the latest UN climate negotiations, USCIB led a business push to strengthen conditions for innovation and investment as part of a new global framework.
December 12, 2012	Structural Reforms Must Continue At an ILO conference in Moscow, employers said chronic economic problems and high unemployment showed the urgent need for structural reforms. - Remarks by USCIB’s Ronnie Goldberg
December 12, 2012	Cut Taxes on Telecom ICC called for fairer taxes on telecommunications goods and services, which it said are too high and inhibit use of broadband and other services (ICC website).
December 11, 2012	Support Voiced for Inward Investment Bill USCIB and a range of business groups in have urged the Senate to pass legislation supporting more job-creating foreign investment in the United States.
December 10, 2012	Take Part in the World Economic Survey USCIB members are invited to participate in the latest World Economic Survey from ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute (USCIB member login required)
December 7, 2012	A Stronger Business Role in the UN Climate Process At the UN climate talks in Doha, a coalition of business groups is seeking to develop better ways to inform the inter-governmental deliberations.
December 6, 2012	Business Welcomes Adoption of Russia Trade Bill USCIB applauded Senate passage of legislation to establish permanent normal trade relations with Russia, urging the president to sign it as soon as possible.
December 4, 2012	Report: Global Engagement Vital for Growth U.S. growth and jobs hinge on the success of American companies in the global economy, reports a new study from USCIB and the Business Roundtable. - Bloomberg: Expanding Overseas Create U.S. Jobs - Download the report
December 4, 2012	Taking Action on Human Rights A new survey finds increased consideration by companies of human rights in their operations, according to the International Organization of Employers.
December 4, 2012	New Guide on Behavioral Ads ICC has produced a tool to help business self-regulate online behavioral advertising, using global principles in a consolidated ICC code (ICC website).
December 3, 2012	Webinar on Business and Human Rights USCIB and the International Organization of Employers will hold a December 20 online briefing on the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights. - More upcoming events
December 3, 2012	Support for Tariff Bill USCIB joined dozens of companies and associations in press for urgent passage of the Miscellaneous Tariff Bill by the end of the year. Read the letter.
November 30, 2012	OECD Trade Developments USCIB took part in meetings in Paris of the OECD Trade Committee and the BIAC Trade Committee, as well as the OECD Global Forum on Trade.
November 30, 2012	Green Growth and Global Markets Newly released papers in the journal Energy Economics aim to shed light on the viability of various strategies to promote green growth and green jobs.
November 29, 2012	USCIB Award Dinner At USCIB’s International Leadership Award Dinner  in New York City, USCIB members celebrated five decades of a strong business voice at the OECD.
November 29, 2012	Facilitate Cross-Border Litigation The International Chamber of Commerce reaffirmed support for the Hague Choice of Court Convention, a crucial link in international law (ICC website).
November 27, 2012	Partnership With ICANN ICC launched a new partnership to raise broader business awareness about the role of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICC website).
November 25, 2012	Latest Issue of International Business Download the winter edition of USCIB’s flagship publication, which looks at 50 years of business at the OECD, trade and jobs growth, and much more. - Subscribe to International Business
November 19, 2012	Wanted: A Pragmatic Approach on Climate At the UN climate talks, business is hopeful that newfound momentum will lead governments to focus on pragmatic, cost-effective and inclusive action.
November 19, 2012	Transfer Pricing of Intangibles Business welcomed an OECD public consultation on transfer pricing and intangible goods, an important taxation topic for many global firms.
November 15, 2012	New Trade Finance Rules Unveiled ICC released new uniform rules on forfaiting, a set of financial instruments covering more than $300 billion of trade every year (ICC website).
November 15, 2012	Decline in Global Economic Outlook The health of the world’s economy continues to deteriorate, according to the latest World Economic Survey from ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute.
November 8, 2012	Global Forum on VAT Business welcomed the first OECD Global Forum on VAT, a platform for exchanging best practices and coordination on value-added tax.
November 5, 2012	Internet Governance: Doing It Right Can Drive Growth Business used its presence at the annual UN Internet Governance Forum to reinforce the value of a multi-stakeholder approach to Internet policy.
November 5, 2012	USCIB Up and Running After Superstorm USCIB was able to resume normal operations days after Hurricane Sandy struck. We urge you to help with ongoing assistance and reconstruction efforts.
November 1, 2012	ISO Standards and Corporate Responsibility USCIB’s Adam Greene looks at the International Organization for Standardization’s guidelines for corporate social responsibility programs.
October 31, 2012	Championing the Green Economy in South Africa At a business forum in Pretoria, experts from the International Chamber of Commerce underscored the crucial business role in tackling climate change.
October 25, 2012	Miami Arbitration Conference An exclusive interview on “10 years of international arbitration in Latin America” will highlight the 10th ICC Annual Miami Conference on November 11-13.
October 22, 2012	IP Protection Called Key to Russia’s Economy ICC said efforts to stabilize the Russian economy – and stimulate growth and innovation – must include measures to better protect intellectual property.
October 22, 2012	Somali Piracy on the Wane, But Still Dangerous Attacks by Somali pirates have fallen to the lowest level since 2009, according to ICC’s International Maritime Bureau, but seafarers must remain vigilant.
October 19, 2012	U.S-China Business and Legal Forum USCIB will co-host the first Business and Legal Forum on U.S.-China Trade and Investment, November 13 in Washington, D.C.
October 17, 2012	Merchandise Passport Update USCIB’s Carnet and Trade Services Department has been busy smoothing the way for international trade, especially for users of our Merchandise Passports.
October 16, 2012	New Portal Showcases Benefits of FDI USCIB helped launch a new clearinghouse on the importance of an open climate for foreign direct investment in driving U.S. economic growth, trade and jobs.
October 16, 2012	UN Endorses Incoterms® 2010 Rules The latest version of ICC’s standard commercial terms have been officially endorsed by the UN Commission on International Trade Law.
October 15, 2012	The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering Last chance! USCIB members save on registration for The Economist’s annual financial industry conference, October 24-25 in New York City.
October 11, 2012	Find the Perfect Gift at USCIB’s International Bookstore Struggling for a gift idea for your clients this holiday season? Customize our best-selling titles with your company logo at USCIB’s International Bookstore.
October 10, 2012	New in the Anti-Corruption Toolkit ICC has unveiled a model anti-corruption clause that can be inserted into any contract, committing parties to comply with recognized anti-corruption rules.
October 10, 2012	USCIB Ramps Up Social Media Presence Find out what USCIB is doing to communicate your views on social media – and connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and other popular platforms.
October 10, 2012	U.S.-China Business Forum USCIB will co-host the first Business and Legal Forum on U.S.-China Trade and Investment, November 13 in Washington, D.C.
October 5, 2012	G20 Looks at Need for Apprenticeships Developing quality internship and apprenticeship opportunities for young people has been a focus of the G20’s employment agenda under Mexico’s presidency.
October 9, 2012	A Multi-stakeholder Approach to Internet Governance At next month’s UN Internet Governance Forum, business will reinforce the value of a multi-stakeholder approach to Internet policy development.
October 9, 2012	USCIB Taps Wanner for ICT Role Barbara Wanner has been named USCIB’s vice president for information, communications and technology. - More USCIB member and staff news
October 9, 2012	How to Improve Mutual Legal Assistance Treaties ICC has issue a proposal for improving the treaties under which governments cooperate on cross-border criminal investigations and other matters.
October 4, 2012	New No. 2 at Global Employers Body Roberto Suárez of Spain has been appointed deputy secretary general of the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network. - More on USCIB’s global network
October 2, 2012	Conference Spotlights Arbitration in Latin America ICC will hold its annual Latin American arbitration conference November 11-13 in Miami, under the theme “Revisiting the Basics.”
October 1, 2012	Chemicals in the Supply Chain Amid growing attention to chemicals and product policy, USCIB played an active role at the UN’s Third International Conference on Chemicals Management.
September 27, 2012	Responsible Food and Beverage Marketing At a time of growing concern over obesity, ICC has issued a revised Framework for Responsible Food and Beverage Marketing Communications.
September 27, 2012	Business Engages With Emerging Markets on Tax Policy The Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD has been actively reaching out to key emerging markets on tax treaties and double taxation.
September 25, 2012	ILO Mission Expelled From Fiji Tension is mounting in the island nation after the expulsion of an ILO fact-finding mission investigating alleged government abuse of worker rights.
September 25, 2012	Intellectual Property Seminar in Beijing ICC will co-host a conference on “Increasing Economic and Business Competitiveness Using Intellectual Assets” in Beijing on October 26.
September 24, 2012	Business Applauds Bill to Raise Customs Threshold USCIB joined 27 other business groups in hailing a new bill in the U.S. Senate to raise the value at which customs duties are imposed on imported goods.
September 21, 2012	Appeal for Action on Russia Trade USCIB and other business groups urged the White House and Congress to urgently act on Russia trade legislation after the election.
September 20, 2012	Companies Targeted at UN Human Rights Forum Trade unions and activists are demanding far-reaching measures to implement the UN’s Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights.
September 19, 2012	Report Identifies Trade’s Positive Impact on Jobs Openness to international trade can be a key factor in driving the creation of more, and better, jobs, according to a landmark OECD-led study.
September 21, 2012	How to Do International Summits Right USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson writes that meaningful progress at big global gatherings can hinge on how closely leaders listen to business views.
September 21, 2012	USCIB Membership: Don’t Keep It a Secret! USCIB members are our most effective sales force. What are three easy steps you can take to help spread the word about the benefits of USCIB membership? - More USCIB member and staff news
September 21, 2012	ICC-Ifo World Economic Survey USCIB members: Take part in the latest business survey from the International Chamber of Commerce and Germany’s Ifo Institute (member login required). - Results of last survey - How to join USCIB
September 20, 2012	Seminar on Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation New ICC work on the intersection between transfer pricing and customs valuation will be the focus of an October 25 seminar in Montreal.
September 17, 2012	Trans-Pacific Trade Talks Move Forward USCIB was active at the latest round of talks on the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which aims to liberalize trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific region.
September 17, 2012	Latest Issue of “International Business” The autumn issue of USCIB flagship journal looks at new SEC rules on conflict minerals, India’s troubling tax plans, ICTs and the economy, and much more. - Subscribe to International Business and other USCIB publications
September 17, 2012	Universal Postal Union USCIB is concerned over attempts by state-supported postal authorities to gain undue leverage in competition with the private sector.
September 14, 2012	USCIB Represents Business at APEC Summit USCIB was active at the Vladivostok APEC Summit, which saw agreement to cut tariffs on green goods and enhance private-sector contributions on customs.
September 14, 2012	International Supply-Chain Financing Conference The International Chamber of Commerce has organized the first-ever ICC Supply-Chain Financing Conference, October 4-5 in Paris.
September 14, 2012	Green Manufacturing Summit BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, took part in the Second Green Manufacturing Summit in New Delhi.
September 14, 2012	Understanding FATCA A briefing on the OECD’s Model Intergovernmental Agreement to Improve Tax Compliance and to Implement FATCA will be held September 20 in Paris.
September 13, 2012	Employers Urge European Reform The International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network, joined in calls for EU governments to carry on with urgent structural reforms.
September 13, 2012	USCIB in the News We’re making headlines! Read the latest press clippings from USCIB and our global network, with stories from major media outlets around the world.
September 12, 2012	Global Chemicals Management Conference With growing international attention to the use of chemicals in the production and consumption chain, USCIB takes part in a major conference in Nairobi.
September 12, 2012	New in the USCIB International Bookstore Start the fall with new titles on arbitration, trade finance and more from ICC Publishing, now available at the USCIB International Bookstore.
September 10, 2012	Business to Capitol Hill: Act Now on Russia Trade Business groups are pressing Congress to swiftly pass legislation that would enable U.S. firms to compete on an equal footing in Russia as it joins the WTO.
September 6, 2012	Tax Policy: Safe Harbors Gain Momentum BNA’s International Tax blog highlights a USCIB letter supporting draft OECD rules to establish “safe harbors” to simplify compliance with transfer pricing rules. - Read the USCIB letter
September 6, 2012	The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering USCIB members can save on registration for The Economist’s annual financial industry conference, which this year will have a strong focus on China.
September 6, 2012	Trade and Jobs USCIB will host a panel discussion of the OECD’s new study, "Policy Priorities for International Trade and Jobs," September 13 in Washington, D.C. - Read the report
September 3, 2012	New York Arbitration Conference ICC’s September 10 New York arbitration conference will bring together experts to discuss important topics that are unique to state-party arbitration.
August 30, 2012	New Rules on Conflict Minerals The Securities and Exchange Commission is requiring companies to disclose whether they source key metals from the Democratic Republic of Congo. - Financial Times: USCIB’s Adam Greene on the SEC rules
August 30, 2012	Report Highlights OECD’s Key Role The Congressional Research Service has published a concise report underscoring the OECD’s essential role in U.S. growth and competitiveness. - Read the report
August 20, 2012	Carnet Online 2.0 Application Launched USCIB’s Trade Services department has launched a new online application for ATA Carnets, or “merchandise passports." - Learn more about ATA Carnets
August 17, 2012	Economic Confidence Suffers a Fresh Setback The latest World Economic Survey from the ICC and Germany’s Ifo Institute reveals declining optimism for global recovery. - Reuters: Weak euro zone casts long shadows
August 13, 2012	OECD Report on Trade and Jobs USCIB’s Rob Mulligan discuss a timely new OECD report, "Policy Priorities for International Trade and Jobs," September 13 in Washington, D.C.
August 9, 2012	Is a UN “Takeover” of the Internet in the Works? Digital Trends talks with David Gross, chair of USCIB’s ICT Committee, about proposals to give UN member states more regulatory power over the Internet.
August 6, 2012	Washington Update Read the latest report on USCIB’s wide-ranging activities representing member interests inside the Beltway.
August 3, 2011	ICC Network Expands The International Chamber of Commerce has approved the creation of new national committees in Albania and Kenya to provide input to ICC’s policy work.
July 29, 2011	Technology and Climate Change USCIB’s Norine Kennedy writes in The New York Times that innovation can address climate change, but we need smart policies and open markets too. - More USCIB in the News
July 29, 2012	Indian Tax Plan Still “Too Vague” USCIB said India’s plan to retroactively tax past mergers and acquisitions activity in the country was “too vague.” Read more from India’s The Hindu newspaper.
July 28, 2011	A Call for More Free Trade In The Economist, the chairman of the International Chamber of Commerce writes that expanded global trade could serve as a debt-free stimulus.
July 27, 2012	USCIB Member and Staff News Rick Johnston of Citi is the new chair of USCIB’s Trade and Investment Committee. Also: Pfizer’s Anthony Barone leads the ICC Customs Committee.
July 26, 2012	FATCA Compliance Simplified The OECD business community welcomed a new agreement to simplify reporting requirements under the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
July 25, 2012	The Nuts and Bolts of Getting Equipment Overseas The U.S. Census Bureau shines a spotlight on USCIB’s “merchandise passport” service, which helps companies get mission-critical goods overseas quickly. - Learn more about merchandise passports
July 24, 2012	The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering USCIB members save on registration for The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering, an informative look at financial markets and the global economy. - More upcoming events
July 24, 2012	ICTs Can Speed Economic Recovery Investment in information and communication technologies and the Internet can boost job growth, according to the International Chamber of Commerce.
July 23, 2012	Employers Take Action on AIDS At the International AIDS Conference, USCIB and the International Organization of Employers reported on the private-sector response to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
July 19, 2012	Business Cheers Russia Trade Bill Passage USCIB welcomed the Senate Finance Committee’s approval of legislation to establish permanent normal trade relations with Russia.
July 18, 2012	Maintaining U.S. Leadership USCIB urged Congress to fully fund the U.S. international affairs budget, saying funding is essential to open up new markets for our goods and services.
July 17, 2012	It’s Time to Stop Investment Protectionism We need a reminder of the tremendous boost that liberalization of FDI rules can provide for the global economy, writes USCIB Chairman Terry McGraw.
July 17, 2012	Anti-Counterfeiting Update Read the latest newsletter from the global BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) initiative.
July 16, 2012	Education for the 21st Century USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson writes that we need to rethink the fundamental process of how we educate our young and train our workforce.
July 12, 2012	Latest Issue of International Business Read the summer edition of USCIB’s flagship magazine, which looks at foreign investment in the global economy, smart education policies, and much more. - Subscribe to International Business
July 11, 2012	Lessons From the G20 and Rio+20 Summits Writing in The Hill newspaper, USCIB’s Peter Robinson and Norine Kennedy provide a first-hand account of the recent Los Cabos and Rio summits. - More USCIB media coverage
July 11, 2012	Carnet and Trade Services News Read the latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s Carnet and trade services department, which helps exporters do business better.
July 11, 2012	The New USCIB International Bookstore Highly sought-after business publications from the International Chamber of Commerce are on sale at the newly christened USCIB International Bookstore.
July 10, 2012	Merchandise Passports Gain Foothold South of the Border A year after Mexico began honoring ATA Carnets for temporary imports, usage is taking off, making USCIB’s trade services department is busier than ever. - USCIB expands trade services with new electronic certificate of origin
July 6, 2012	The Latest BIAC Newsletter Read the latest news from BIAC, the Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD, part of USCIB’s global network.
July 2, 2012	Trans-Pacific Partnership Business groups are pressing for a TPP agreement that includes major commitments to further liberalize cross-border trade in services. Read the letter. - Letter: TPP and cross-border data flows
June 29, 2012	New IOE Secretary General Brent Wilton of New Zealand has been named secretary general of the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network.
June 28, 2012	The Business Scorecard from Rio+20 Writing in GreenBiz, USCIB's Norine Kennedy assesses what was accomplished at the UN’s Rio+20 earth summit, and what got left on the cutting room floor. - USCIB report on Rio+20 (members only)
June 28, 2012	Women in the Economy In preparation for a major APEC forum in St. Petersburg, Russia, USCIB organized a workshop in Washington on women in the economy.
June 28, 2012	Consumer Savvy Marketing Top consumer protection and advertising experts met in New York as USCIB and ICC held a timely seminar on “Consumer Savvy Marketing.”
June 28, 2012	Visit the New ICC Website The International Chamber of Commerce has unveiled its new website, an invaluable source of information on trade, regulation and business rules.
June 28, 2012	Was Business Really a Winner at Rio+20? On the Responding to Climate Change website, USCIB’s Norine Kennedy says references to business were largely written out of the Rio+20 declaration. - ICC pledges to take Rio+20 outcome forward
June 25, 2012	The Economist’s Buttonwood Gathering USCIB members receive a special discount to attend The Economist’s annual Buttonwood Gathering, a high-level financial industry event this fall in New York. -  More upcoming events
June 27, 2012	Promoting FDI Creates Jobs USCIB and leading business groups urged support for bipartisan legislation that aims to improve America’s ability to attract job-creating foreign direct investment.
June 22, 2012	G20 Governments Have Heard the Voice of Business USCIB President Peter Robinson reflects on business meetings preceding the G20 Summit in Mexico, where executives laid out a strong agenda for growth. - Business bolstered by progress - IOE stresses urgent need for job growth
June 22, 2012	Rio+20 Outcomes Welcomed USCIB is optimistic that agreements reached at the Rio+20 earth summit pave the way for American companies to contribute to greener growth. - ICC urges scaled-up action on green growth - Visit Green Economies Dialogue website
June 19, 2012	Canada and Mexico to Join Pacific Trade Talks USCIB applauded the announcement that Canada and Mexico have been invited to join the negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership.
June 19, 2012	G20 Needs to Stabilize Capital Markets USCIB Chairman Terry McGraw writes in the Huffington Post that G20 leaders must take steps to stabilize global capital markets and restart global growth. - McGraw on CNBC: Business and the G20
June 19, 2012	Business in Rio: Is Anyone Listening? USCIB’s Norine Kennedy writes in GreenBiz.com that business executives are out in force at Rio+20 but still waiting for governments to bring them to the table. - Rio+ 20: What’s in it for business?
June 15, 2012	Burmese Laureate Meets with Global Employers Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi was warmly welcomed on behalf of the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network. - Business welcomes reaffirmation of ILO Declaration
June 14, 2012	Rio+20: Business Is the Optimist This Time Around Business is bringing optimism to the watershed UN environment conference, USCIB’s Norine Kennedy writes on the Responding to Climate Change website.
June 13, 2012	India’s Troubling Tax Plan Despite promises of improvement, business said an Indian proposal to retroactively tax M&A activity going back 50 years would be extremely onerous.
June 13, 2012	ICC to Administer Internet Domain Name Disputes As top-level Internet domain names expand, the International Chamber of Commerce was appointed to hear disputes arising from new applications.
June 12, 2012	Russia Trade Bill Hailed USCIB applauded Senate legislation for permanent normal trade relations with Russia, essential to ensure American access to this important emerging market.
June 11, 2012	Rio+20: Fostering Dialogue on Green Growth Just in time for Rio+20, read a special edition of International Business on efforts to forge consensus on essential policies to promote green growth. - USCIB’s Rio+20 priorities
June 10, 2012	USCIB’s Global Impact Read the inaugural issue of “Global Impact,” profiling the USCIB’s activities to represent business interests inside key international rules-setting forums. - Learn how to join USCIB
June 8, 2012	Experts Gather at Annual OECD Tax Conference Emerging markets, transfer pricing and tax treaties were on the agenda as USCIB held its sixth annual OECD International Tax Conference in Washington.
June 7, 2012	ACTA’s Importance for European Growth and Job Creation A new report links the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement to potential economic growth of €50 billion and 960,000 new jobs in the European Union. - BASCAP initiative commended
June 6, 2012	Merchandise Passport Update Read the latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s ATA Carnet export service, which speeds temporary shipment of many types of goods to over 80 countries.
June 5, 2012	Business Scorecard Gives G20 an “Incomplete” At a G20 consultation in Washington, USCIB and ICC unveiled a scorecard measuring the G20’s progress on recommendations from business. - Bloomberg TV interview with USCIB Chairman Terry McGraw - The Economist: Enter the B20 - Essential G20 resources from USCIB
June 5, 2012	Employers Seek Clarification on ILO Experts’ Observations Employers’ at the International Labor Conference in Geneva have objected to a committee’s attempts to reinterpret the provisions of ILO conventions. - Read the full statement from the International Organization of Employers
June 4, 2012	Promoting Green Jobs USCIB’s Ronnie Goldberg spoke at the launch of a new ILO initiative to promote jobs in the transition to a greener economy. Read her remarks.
May 31, 2012	New ILO Chief Reaches Out to Business The UK’s Guy Ryder was elected director general of the International Labor Organization, and he immediately reached out to the business community.
May 30, 2012	USCIB Annual Report Download USCIB’s 2011-2012 Annual Report to learn about our global advocacy in support of open markets, as well as our innovative trade services and events. - Order a print copy
May 29, 2012	Wilton to Lead Global Employers Group Brent Wilton of New Zealand has been named secretary general of the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network.
May 28, 2012	New Tools to Fight Investment Protectionism Former Congressman Jim Bacchus, who led the drafting of new ICC investment guidelines, spoke at a recent program on investment protectionism.
May 24, 2012	Global Tax Experts to Gather in Washington The OECD’s work on emerging markets, transfer pricing and tax treaties will be on the agenda at USCIB’s annual tax conference, June 4-5 in Washington, D.C. - OECD broadening work on tax and development
May 23, 2012	Smaller Companies Unaware of Their IP Assets At a key World Intellectual Property Organization meeting, business organized a discussion of how the patent system works to support innovation and R&D.
May 22, 2012	Reaping the “Gender Dividend” As governments struggle to create jobs, a new business report to the OECD suggests that women’s economic empowerment is a powerful resource.
May 21, 2012	ICC Emphasizes Business Priorities at UN Information Society Event Representatives of ICC’s BASIS initiative participated in post-UN World Summit on the Information Society activities in Geneva.
May 21, 2012	Getting Ready for the G20 Summit Read ICC’s latest G20 Executive Brief, which looks ahead to an important business consultation in Washington as well as June’s G20 Summit itself.
May 18, 2012	Global CSR Update A newsletter from the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network, looks at developments in corporate social responsibility.
May 17, 2012	Education for 21st-Century Jobs A new white paper from the McGraw-Hill Research Foundation and United States Council Foundation explores 21st-century approaches to lifelong learning.
May 17, 2012	Developing Countries Drive Trade Growth Developing nations were key drivers of global trade in 2011, in spite of the volatility caused by the international financial crisis, according to an ICC report.
May 16, 2012	Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization Cheered USCIB welcomed Congressional reauthorization of the Export-Import Bank of the United States following a strong vote of support in the Senate.
May 16, 2012	New Head of ICC International Court of Arbitration Andrea Carlevaris has been named the new secretary general of the ICC International Court of Arbitration, the world’s leading commercial arbitral forum.
May 16, 2012	World Economic Outlook Brightens Results of the latest ICC-Ifo Institute World Economic Survey confirm a trend toward increased confidence of recovery in the world economy.
May 15, 2012	World Trade Week Celebrates Export Success The global trade community gathered to celebrate the contributions of international commerce as World Trade Week was marked in New York.
May 14, 2012	Transfer Pricing and Customs Valuation ICC has issued a policy statement aimed at supporting companies that face the challenge of determining the appropriate related party valuation of goods.
May 11, 2012	Advancing Business Interests in Global Antitrust USCIB took part in the International Competition Network’s annual conference in Rio, obtaining non-governmental advisor status in the influential global network.
May 8, 2012	Enhance Your USCIB Experience With Social Media Join USCIB’s social media friends and followers! Engage with us and make your own views know on Facebook, Twitter and other popular social media platforms.
May 7, 2011	Consumer Savvy Marketing Learn to navigate the changing landscape of advertising and marketing regulations at a seminar on consumer savvy marketing, June 7 in New York. - Sheila Millar named vice chair of ICC marketing commission
May 6, 2012	Dealing With Investment Protectionism A Cato Institute panel will examine the growing trend of investment protectionism and efforts by global business to combat it. - More upcoming USCIB events
May 4, 2012	U.S. and EU to Recognize “Trusted Trader” Programs USCIB welcomed a transatlantic agreement to recognize cargo security programs, a goal long sought by businesses in the U.S. and Europe.
May 4, 2012	Progress on U.S.-China Economic Issues USCIB hailed progress at the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue talks in Beijing, applauding plans to negotiate a bilateral investment treaty.
May 2, 2012	India’s Retroactive Tax: Business Urges Action USCIB and other business groups urged the U.S. Treasury to maintain pressure on India over a proposed retroactive tax on M&A activity. Read the letter. - Washington Post on India’s economic nationalism (cites USCIB)
May 2, 2012	Ex-Im Bank Reauthorization: Jobs Are at Stake USCIB joined business groups urging Congress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, saying thousands of U.S. jobs are at stake. View the ad.
May 1, 2012	Citi Exec Is New USCIB Trade and Investment Chair Rick Johnston of Citigroup takes the reins in June as chair of USCIB’s Trade and Investment Committee, which works to drive broader support for open markets.
May 2, 2012	Merchandise Passport Update Read the latest e-newsletter from USCIB’s ATA Carnet export service, which helps speed goods duty-free and tax-free to come 80 countries.
May 1, 2012	Global Employers Newsletter Download the latest copy of IOE.net, a quarterly update from the International Organization of Employers, the voice of business at the ILO and other bodies.
April 23, 2012	Report Details Response to Jobs Crisis The International Labor Organization and the World Bank unveiled a new report on measures countries took in response to the global economic and jobs crisis.
April 21, 2012	New ICC Foreign Investment Guidelines The International Chamber of Commerce has issued its updated Guidelines for International Investment, addressing new challenges to FDI and growth. - Business welcomes new U.S. model investment treaty
April 20, 2012	Burma Sanctions Should Be Eased Business groups applauded the loosening of repressive measures in Burma, and urged that restrictions on American investment be eased. Read the letter.
April 20, 2012	Plain Packaging Undermines Trademarks The anti-counterfeiting initiative BASCAP cautioned the British government to consider the broader implications of requiring plain packaging on tobacco. - USCIB letter on Indian tobacco restrictions
April 19, 2012	A First-Hand Look Inside the OECD At the fourth annual business visit to the OECD’s Paris headquarters, executives met with Secretary General Angel Gurría and other senior officials.
April 19, 2012	Industry Pushes for Trans-Pacific Partnership On Capitol Hill, USCIB and other business groups stressed the importance of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations for competitiveness and job creation.
April 19, 2012	Global Business Presents Its G20 Recommendations Executives delivered recommendations reflecting the priorities of global business to Mexican President Felipe Calderon, host of this year’s G20 Summit.
April 18, 2012	Green Economies Dialogue Rolls on to Japan and Brazil In the lead-up to the UN’s pivotal Rio+ 20 conference, USCIB’s innovative Green Economies Dialogue held multi-stakeholder sessions in Tokyo and Brasilia.
April 13, 2012	Chemicals Forum Looks at Manufacturers’ Challenges At an APEC forum in Singapore, USCIB drew attention to the challenges manufacturers face in many countries regarding chemicals regulation.
April 11, 2012	Priorities for the Digital Economy ICC convened experts from 14 countries in Paris to discuss business priorities in information and communication technologies and Internet policy.
April 11, 2012	The Private Sector’s Role at Rio+20 Business provided business input for the UN’s upcoming Rio+20 Conference at a two-day consultation in The Hague, the Netherlands.
April 11, 2012	Promoting Smarter Regulation Industry welcomed a new OECD recommendation to improve governance and promote smarter regulation.
April 10, 2012	Business Applauds U.S.-EU Investment Principles USCIB welcomed a statement by the United States and the European Union of shared principles for international investment.”
April 10, 2012	New Chair of ICC Customs Committee Pfizer’s Anthony Barone is set to advance the world business organization’s work, including hosting an ICC Symposium on Trade Facilitation in Mexico.
April 5, 2012	Gearing Up for the G20 Summit For media outlets and others venturing to Los Cabos, Mexico for this June’s G20 Summit, essential resources from USCIB’s make covering the summit a breeze. - ATA Carnet newsletter
April 3, 2012	China Mission Focuses on Green Growth USCIB members and staff were in China in March, in a visit that included a Beijing session of the Green Economies Dialogue.
April 3, 2012	Innovation Conference USCIB is supporting The Economist’s “Ideas Economy” Conference, a forum for discussion of innovation and intelligent infrastructure, June 5-6 in San Francisco. - More upcoming USCIB events
April 2, 2012	India Tax Proposal Assailed USCIB joined with top business groups in a letter to the Indian Prime Minister protesting an Indian proposal to retroactively tax mergers and acquisitions. - Financial Times: Osborne to challenge Indian tax change (cites USCIB)
April 2, 2012	Anti-Avoidance Rules in Global Tax The International Chamber of Commerce has adopted a policy statement on the application of anti-avoidance rules in the field of taxation. - Cym Lowell named vice chair of ICC Tax Commission
March 30, 2012	Sustainable Development: The Private Sector’s Role As the UN’s Rio+20 conference approaches, stakeholders gathered in New York for a high-level dialogue on the business case for sustainable development.
March 29, 2012	What Does Cloud Computing Mean for Consumers? ICC has drawn attention to the transforming commercial implications of cloud services for consumers and small to medium-sized enterprises.
March 27, 2012	WTO Interview With USCIB Chairman USCIB Chairman Harold McGraw III discusses the future of the global trading system with Victor Fung of the Li & Fung Group in a WTO video interview.
March 26, 2012	San Francisco Arbitration Conference The ICC International Court of Arbitration hosted its annual Asia conference with turnout from North America, the Asia-Pacific region and Europe.
March 26, 2012	Latest Issue of “International Business” The spring edition of USCIB’s quarterly journal looks at human trafficking in corporate supply chains, how to secure the Internet, and much more. - Subscribe to International Business
March 25, 2012	Curbing Trade in Conflict Minerals In The New York Times, USCIB's Adam Greene says legislative requirements that companies purge conflict minerals from their supply chains will backfire.
March 23, 2012	U.S. and Canada Move “Beyond the Border” USCIB laid out priorities on the U.S.-Canada Beyond the Border Action Plan unveiled by President Obama and Prime Minister Harper last December.
March 23, 2012	Ensuring a Dynamic and Secure Internet For the online world to continue to grow and prosper, we need to ensure integrity and policy coherence, writes USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson. - ICC tackles concerns about access to company data
March 23, 2012	ICC Roundtable on Competition Policy The International Chamber of Commerce will host an April roundtable in Rio focusing on “Competition, Enforcement and Compliance.”
March 21, 2012	OECD International Tax Conference Join hundreds of executives for an in-depth discussion of the OECD’s global taxation initiatives at our 2012 tax conference, June 4-5 in Washington, DC. - More upcoming Events
March 19, 2012	USCIB Membership Campaign Know a company that should join USCIB? Let them know how to get involved through our 2012 "Member-Get-a-Member" campaign. Find out more. - More USCIB member and staff news
March 17, 2012	NAFTA and Jobs Writing in the Financial Times, USCIB’s Jonathan Huneke refutes the notion that the North American Free Trade Agreement has been a drain on employment.
March 16, 2012	Business Seeks to Break Global Trade Deadlock Business leaders and trade experts met in Geneva for a conference on the ICC Business World Trade Agenda, an initiative to drive more effective trade talks. - USCIB trade committee meets with key Senate staff
March 14, 2012	Normalization of Russian Trade Urged USCIB urged approval of permanent normal trade relations with Russia, calling it essential for U.S. business to benefit from the country’s WTO accession.
March 13, 2012	Last Chance to Save on Banking and Trade Finance Books USCIB’s online bookstore is offering discounts on popular ICC Books titles on trade finance and other topics, but only through the end of March.
March 12, 2012	Warning Over EU-Style Chemicals Rules At the influential GlobalChem conference, USCIB sounded the alarm over efforts to advance European-style rules in multiple UN forums. - Chemical & Engineering News: Protecting Trade Secrets
March 12, 2012	U.S. Agencies Seek Private-Sector Fellows The State Department and USAID are seeking nominations for executives to serve in the prestigious Franklin Fellows Program.
March 9, 2012	Europeans Bid to Host World Chambers Congress Chambers of commerce across Europe are vying to host ICC’s 9th World Chambers Congress, the premier global gathering for chamber professionals.
March 8, 2012	Merchandise Passport Update Top stories in USCIB’s latest ATA Carnet e-newsletter include preparations for the London Olympics and USCIB policy advocacy efforts on customs and trade.
March 6, 2012	USCIB Ramps Up Social Media Outreach USCIB has expanded its presence on Twitter, Facebook and other popular social media services. Find out how to get connected.
March 5, 2012	Supreme Court Weighs Corporate Human Rights Liability The Supreme Court heard oral arguments in a landmark human rights case with major consequences for U.S. multinationals doing business abroad.
March 2, 2012	Green Economies Dialogue Comes to Asia, Latin America A USCIB effort to foster international consensus on the essential elements of green growth strategies plans new sessions in Beijing, Tokyo and Brasilia.
March 1, 2012	Global Business Seeks Joint Action on Green Growth The International Chamber of Commerce put forward principles for a transition toward a green economy at a key UN Environment Program meetings.
February 29, 2012	New Study on Benefits of Anti-Counterfeiting Pact ICC’s BASCAP (Business Action to Stop Counterfeiting and Piracy) initiative issued a study on the benefits of the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement.
February 28, 2012	ICC Publishes Guide to the G20 Process The International Chamber of Commerce has issued an informative guide to the G20 summit process and how business interfaces with G20 leaders.
February 28, 2012	Wanted: A Robust Trans-Pacific Partnership U.S. business associations are pressing for an ambitious and comprehensive Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement, with robust enforcement provisions. - Read the letter
February 28, 2012	Business Applauds Rollback of Foreign Trade Zone Changes USCIB applauded the rollback of changes to rules governing U.S. foreign trade zones, which would have imposed significant new hurdles for exporters.
February 27, 2012	Preparing Students for 21st-Century Opportunities The United States Council Foundation gathered leading experts and executives to explore the impact of technology on learning and human capital development.
February 27, 2012	Doing Business in Mexico Wells Fargo and USCIB continue a webinar series on doing business in emerging markets on March 14, with a look at our NAFTA partner to the south. - More upcoming events
February 23, 2012	The White House’s International Tax Proposals USCIB called the Obama administration’s proposals to undercut the ability of U.S. companies to compete in overseas markets “a step backwards.”
February 22, 2012	USCIB in the News Read media coverage featuring USCIB and our global business network, with links to stories on business and human rights, online privacy and more. - Click here to visit the USCIB Press Center
February 21, 2012	World Economic Climate Brightens Slightly Following two quarters of decline, the global economic outlook has begun to slowly improve, according to the latest ICC-Ifo World Economic Survey.
February 21, 2012	Purging Human Trafficking From Your Supply Chain With human trafficking making its presence felt in global supply chains, USCIB organized a forum to help companies understand the scope of the problem.
February 16, 2012	Greene Named to State Department Panel USCIB’s Adam Greene has been named to a State Department advisory body on the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
February 15, 2012	Save on Popular ICC Books Titles Refresh your business reference library and save. Through March 31, ICC Books USA is offering a 10% discount on select titles, including UCP 600.
February 14, 2011	Business Presses for China Market Access As China’s vice president visited the United States, USCIB urged leaders to take steps to keep this mutually beneficial relationship on an even keel.
February 14, 2012	Ex-Im Bank Funding USCIB joined other business groups in urging quick passage of the four-year reauthorization bill for the Export-Import Bank. Read the letter.
February 10, 2012	Gearing Up for Rio+20 In preparation for Rio+20, the Dutch government plans a conference, “Realizing Green Growth: Business & Industry Consultation,” April 11-12 in The Hague. - Green Economies Dialogue website
February 10, 2012	Our Not-So-Flat World We’re not as globalized as we think, says Pankaj Ghemawat, author of “World 3.0,” in the “Big Idea” column from USCIB’s journal International Business. - Subscribe to International Business
February 9, 2012	Texans Lasso Mediation Prize Students from South Texas College of Law emerged victorious in the battle to win the 7th ICC International Commercial Mediation Competition. - 3rd ICC Asia-Pacific Arbitration Conference, March 8-10 in San Francisco
February 9, 2012	Business Welcomes Joint Action on FATCA The Business and Industry Advisory Committee to the OECD welcomed pledges of a cooperative approach to the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act.
February 9, 2012	Empowering Women At the OECD, experts from business and government gathered at a workshop on "The Business Case for Women’s Economic Empowerment."
February 7, 2012	Merchandise Passports and Energy USCIB’s ATA Carnet service, which speeds shipment of temporary exports, was represented at January’s World Energy Future Summit in Abu Dhabi. - Learn more about Carnets
February 7, 2012	Business Gears Up for Global Telecom Policy Conference USCIB is working to provide informed, multi-stakeholder input to this December’s World Conference on International Telecommunications.
February 6, 2012	World Business and Development Awards Nominations are sought for the 2012 World Business and Development Awards celebrating private-sector contributions to the Millennium Development Goals.
January 31, 2012	Getting Green Growth Right A new project will spur discussion of environmentally friendly innovation, jobs and trade in global markets, writes USCIB President and CEO Peter Robinson. - Visit the Green Economies Dialogue website
January 30, 2012	G20 Business Task Forces Launched In Davos, the International Chamber of Commerce unveiled new business task forces to provide essential input to this June’s G20 summit in Mexico. - ICC brochure on key G20 accomplishments
January 30, 2012	USCIB Membership Campaign Know a company that would benefit from joining USCIB? Let them know how to get involved! - More USCIB member and staff news
January 30, 2012	Women’s Economic Empowerment USCIB and other business representatives will take part in a workshop on “The Business Case for Women’s Economic Empowerment,” at the OECD in Paris.
January 30, 2012	China International Import Expo USCIB and the International Chamber of Commerce are supporting the China International Import Expo, to be held March 29-31 in Kunshan, China.
January 27, 2012	A New Era for U.S. Trade? The publication Knowledge@Wharton quotes USCIB’s Rob Mulligan and Shaun Donnelly on the recent passage of three new free trade agreements.
January 25, 2012	State of the Union Address USCIB welcomed the president’s goal of enabling more hiring in the United States, but said we need policies to support all cross-border investment.
January 25, 2012	New Global IP Protection Roadmap Launched The International Chamber of Commerce has launched the 11th edition of its flagship Intellectual Property Roadmap aimed at executives and policy makers.
January 25, 2012	Global Employers Update Read the latest IOE.net e-newsletter from the International Organization of Employers, part of USCIB’s global network.
January 24, 2012	Trade Agency Reorganization USCIB joined more than 80 other business groups in voicing concern over the proposed reorganization of U.S. trade agencies. Read the letter.
January 23, 2012	Business Looks Forward to Rio+20 Earth Summit With less than six months to go, this June’s UN Conference on Sustainable Development in Rio de Janeiro is still a largely unknown quantity. - OECD hosts Green Economies Dialogue in Paris
January 23, 2012	Labor Forum Looks at Trafficking Executives are invited to attend an Atlanta forum on human trafficking and related labor rights issues, organized by USCIB and other business groups.
January 23, 2012	USCIB in the News Read recent stories quoting USCIB and its global network of business organizations in major U.S. and world media. - Visit USCIB’s Press Center
January 20, 2012	New Arbitration Rules Take Effect The newly revised ICC Rules of Arbitration have entered into force and will be the subject of a number of upcoming event in the United States.
January 19, 2012	Gloomy Outlook for Trade Finance New research by the International Chamber of Commerce and the IMF reveals a pessimistic outlook for demand for trade finance products in 2012. - Download the study
January 13, 2012	Latest Issue of “International Business” The Winter issue of USCIB’s flagship journal looks at ways to green the economy, new OECD Internet policy principles, and more. - Subscribe to International Business
January 11, 2012	The Nuts and Bolts of Getting Goods Overseas A distributor of critical bolt-testing devices learns how the innovative ATA Carnet service can help keep costs down and global business travel on schedule. - Dubai Chamber of Commerce welcomes USCIB Carnet expert
January 9, 2012	Updated OECD Guidelines for Multinationals The OECD recently updated its Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, a code of responsible business conduct. Now attention turns to implementation.

 

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