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• Canadian Approaches to International Trade Regulation ( June 2005 )
  Richard G Dearden of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP

  "Security trumps trade has become a political mantra in the United States" since the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. The most serious issue affecting Canada's international trade performance today is unrestricted access to the U.S. marketplace. The Canadian government has restructured institutions to adjust to this new trade and security nexus.

• China Customs Practices: Corporate Compliance Takes Priority ( April 2005 )
  James M. Zimmerman of Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P.

  When China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in December 2001, it agreed to reduce its average tariff levels to approximately 11 percent-12 percent (from 42 percent in 1992). The tariff reductions, however, resulted in a significant loss of revenue to the Chinese government.

• International Trade Regulatory Considerations in Legal Auditing and Due Diligence ( December 2003 )
  Eric L. Hirschhorn and Edward F. Gerwin of Winston & Strawn LLP

  Increased concern about national security has led the U.S. government to more aggressively enforce regulations governing imports, exports, and related areas. While the rules governing international trade are complex and sometimes counterintuitive, compliance should be a necessary component of internal legal auditing programs.

• China Spotlight ( February 2003 )
  U.S. Department of Commerce

  The opening of China's auto sector, as outlined in China's Protocol of Accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), presents many opportunities for U.S. companies. Within a decade, demand for motor vehicles in China is expected to expand from 2 million to 10 million units.

• International Trade Update--January 2003 ( January 2003 )
  Kaye Scholer LLP

  Steel Update; Multilaterial Trade; Briefly Noted

• FranCast: EU Issues Vertical Restraint Guidelines ( July 2000 )
  DLA Piper US LLP

  This article outlines the European Commission's new guidelines on Vertical Restraints.

• FAQ: Export Questions ( July 2000 )
  Gatti & Associates

  What does the term "export" mean? Which U.S. government agencies control the export of products from the U.S.? .

• FAQ: Import Questions ( July 2000 )
  Gatti & Associates

  What is the meaning of "importation"? Are U.S. importers free to deal with all countries when importing prod.