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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discusses Congressional authority over foreign trade issues, actions in the 112^th Congress related to trade, and eight major issues before the 113^th Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes how nuclear arms reductions with Russia might proceed more successfully if each nation reduced stockpiles unilaterally rather than engaging in the complicated formal treaty process.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Analyzes Japan’s interest in joining the free trade agreement, the degree to which Japanese and American interests align and diverge, and the possible outcome and consequences.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Press release about passage of United Nations resolution to regulate the international trade in conventional arms.  North Korea, Iran, and Syria voted no while 23 other nations abstained.  From the United Nations

Covers administration goals for foreign trade negotiations, trade enforcement activities, and a listing of all trade agreements entered into by the U.S.since1984.  From the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative

This report provides an introduction to the roles that international laws and agreements play in the U.S.  The status and effect of such international law within the U.S. depends in part upon whether the matter is grounded in international agreement or customary practice. Also includes steps in the making of a treaty and an international agreement.   From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Looks at trade trends and economic effects generated by the first large-scale trade agreement by the U.S. with foreign nations.  Includes several statistical tables showing NAFTA trade flows.    From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the recent history of arms control and nonproliferation negotiations, the rising and waning interest in various administrations, and the arguments for and against devoting serious efforts to such negotiations.  Includes a list of arms control treaties, a discussion of the U.S. treaty ratification process, and a list of arms control organizations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes what normal trade relations status means, how the Jackson-Vanik Amendment affects U.S.-Russian trade relations,  Russia’s current approach to the World Trade Organization, and other issues in U.S.-Russia trade.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Examines the origins and current controversies relating to territorial disputes in the East China Sea and the South China Sea among China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam and others.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the struggle to strengthen the two East European countries, the dangers of Bosnian fragmentation, and the efforts of the European Union, the U.S., and the United Nations to oversee the Dayton Accords and bring stability to the region.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Provides an overview of key international trade and finance policy issues such as China, trade agreements and negotiations, reorganization of trade-related agencies, export controls and promotion, international property rights and more.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the background of efforts to reduce or ban all nuclear testing, the effect of recent North Korean nuclear tests, and pros and cons of passage of the CTBT.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Summarizes the main results of the September 2012 APEC meetings in lowering tariffs, promoting policies for sustainable agriculture and food safety, and endorsing a model for transparency in negotiating trade agreements.                  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the origin and requirements of the arms reduction treaty, the monitoring and verification regime, and its effect on missile defense programs.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Reviews current trade preferences under the system of regional agreements and the World Trade Organization, discusses economic issues related to this system of preferences, and then lays out legislative options for Congress.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses Russian developments in arms control in view of the so-called New Start Treaty signed and ratified by the U.S. and Russia in 2010.  From the Strategic Studies Institute of the U.S. Army War College

Discusses the current state of the U.S. textile industry and the implications for that industry of the establishment of the Trans-Pacific Partnership.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Describes the tensions and rival claims of China, Japan, and Taiwan to a set of small islands in the East China Sea and the legal role of the U.S. dating from the 1960 U.S. – Japan Security Treaty.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

This report provides a brief overview of Iran’s nuclear program, reviews allegations that Iran is in violation of the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty, and examines the legal framework for evaluating such allegations.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Topics covered include how the Trans-Pacific Partnership would fit into existing U.S. trade commitments,  U.S. economic and trade relations with TPP countries, and core negotiating issues.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Discusses the controversies, risks, and opportunities involved in bringing Japan into the Trans-Pacific Partnership, a free trade agreement among at least 11 countries including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, and Vietnam.  From the Congressional Research Service, posted by the Federation of American Scientists

Press release on the entrance to World Trade Organization membership of Russia and Vanuatu.  From the World Trade Organization