http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43071.pdf
Describes the Chinese motor vehicle industry which, in 2009, became the larger producer of motor vehicles in the world. Also describes the trade disputes between China and the U.S. relating to market access for vehicles and parts. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://unep.org/greeneconomy/Portals/88/GETReport/pdf/FullReport.pdf
Aims to provide governments, investors, and businessmen with an overview of how the transition to a greener economy can create sustainable trade opportunities particularly for developing countries. From the UN Environment Programme
Interactive database which provides information on trade measures implemented by WTO members since October 2008. From the World Trade Organization
http://www.irs.gov/uac/SOI-Tax-Stats-Foreign-Trusts
Data and trends on foreign investments by U.S. taxpayers. From the Internal Revenue Service
http://www.ustr.gov/sites/default/files/05012013%202013%20Special%20301%20Report.pdf
Reviews annually the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Targets Ukraine and China for special attention due to deterioration of enforcement and misappropriation of trade secrets. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43052.pdf
Examines the international investment agreements of the U.S., which, in the absence of an overarching multilateral framework on investment, serve as the primary mechanism for promoting a rules-based system for international investment. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.rita.dot.gov/bts/press_releases/dot31_13
Press release announcing availability of 2012 statistics on truck crossings into the U.S. from Canada and Mexico. In 2012 there were 10.7 million truck crossings, an increase of 3.6% from 2011. Links take user to interactive database with 2012 added data. From the Bureau of Transportation Statistics
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL33105.pdf
Provides an overview and assessment of some of the main dimensions of U.S.-British foreign and economic relations. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists