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Earl Gregg Swem Library

The Drug Problem in the Americas 2013

Categories: Crime/Justice,Drug Trafficking,Latin America,Treaties

http://www.oas.org/documents/eng/press/Introduction_and_Analytical_Report.pdf

Discusses differing views of responding to the trafficking of drugs in the Americas, and the mandate among American nations to coordinate future policies and actions.  From the Organization of American States

 

U.S.-Chinese Motor Vehicle Trade: Overview and Issues

Categories: Business/Economics,China,Foreign Trade/Investment,Manufacturing,Transportation,Treaties

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

 

Accord on Fire and Building Safety in Bangladesh

Categories: Bangladesh,Labor/Employment,Treaties,United Nations

http://www.uniglobalunion.org/Apps/UNINews.nsf/vwLkpById/EC90FA91A0DB11C0C1257B6B0028A4DE/$FILE/2013-05-13%20-%20Accord%20on%20Fire%20and%20Building%20Safety%20in%20Bangladesh.pdf

Agreement to establish a fire and building safety program in the country for a period of five years.  Companies that sign the agreement pledge to create an implementation plan within 45 days.  From the United Nations

 

Trade Monitoring Database

Categories: Foreign Trade/Investment,Laws/Regulations,Treaties,United Nations

http://tmdb.wto.org/

Interactive database which provides information on trade measures implemented by WTO members since October 2008.  From the World Trade Organization

 

2013 Special 301 Report [on Intellectual Property Rights]

Categories: China,Copyright/Patents,Foreign Trade/Investment,Headlines,Property Rights,Treaties

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

 

U.S. International Investment Agreements: Issues for Congress

Categories: Foreign Trade/Investment,Treaties

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

 

U.S.-EU Cooperation Against Terrorism

Categories: European Union,Homeland Security,Privacy,Terrorism,Treaties

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/row/RS22030.pdf

Examines the evolution of European Union and U.S. cooperative anti-terrorism efforts over the past decade including information-sharing arrangements and treaties.  Also covers challenges to cooperation such as differing views on privacy and data protection concerns.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

Why Certain Trade Agreements are Approved as Congressional-Executive Agreements Rather than Treaties

Categories: Congress,Foreign Trade/Investment,Presidency,Treaties

http://www.fas.org/sgp/crs/misc/97-896.pdf

Discusses the role that Trade Promotion Authority plays in the establishment of foreign trade agreements.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

 

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