http://www.ustr.gov/about-us/press-office/reports-and-publications/2014-0
Describes how the administration plans to use policy tools to expand trade and support economic growth. Also covers the World Trade Organization initiatives, bilateral and regional negotiations/agreements, and trade enforcement activities. From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative
http://nationalaglawcenter.org/wp-content/uploads//assets/crs/R42067.pdf
Explains how the Lacey Act began as a 1900 measure to prevent hunters from crossing state lines to avoid prosecution for violation of hunting laws and evolved over the years to prohibit import, export, transport, purchase or sale of species when that action would violate domestic or foreign law. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by National Agricultural Law Library
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/R43387.pdf
Reviews the progress made since announcement of the plans to negotiate a U.S.-EU free trade agreement in February 2013, and the controversial issues that remain to be settled. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL30608.pdf
Discusses the magnitude of current economic ties between the U.S. and the European Union and the prospects of closer ties through approval of a proposed Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RL32649.pdf
Includes an overview of U.S. – Japanese economic trends, bilateral trade issues between the two countries, and prospects for strengthening economic ties. From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists
http://www.whitehouse.gov/sites/default/files/docs/nationalstrategywildlifetrafficking.pdf
Describes guiding principles and strategic priorities behind U.S. efforts to stem illegal trade in wildlife, especially elephants and rhinoceroses. From the White House
Describes details of the three part strategy for combating trade in wildlife and the actions that the U.S. will take to stop trade in elephant ivory to help the survival of the endangered species. From the White House
Following a series of hearings, this congressional report calls for increased exports of U.S. natural gas supplies to allies around the world. From the House Committee on Energy and Commerce