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Trade Policy Shift

The U.S. announces tariffs on imports from China. NBR Washington Bureau Chief Darren Gersh explains what motivated this move and what it means for both Chinese and American companies.



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External Links/Articles*

• China.org
  China.org is an information site maintained by the Chinese government. This links to an article published on the site titled, "Authorities Warn of New Dump Charges against China."
• General Accounting Office (GAO) report (PDF document)
  This links to a June 2005 report by the U.S. GAO titled, "U.S.-China Trade: Commerce Faces Practical and Legal Challenges in Applying Countervailing Duties."
• National Association of Manufacturers
  The National Association of Manufacturers is one of the organizations that supports the government's decision to add countervailing duties to Chines imports. One of the organization's Vice Presidents, Frank Vargo, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report.
• U.S. Department of Commerce
  This links to the press released issued by the Commerce Department on March 20, 2007 titled, "Commerce Applies Anti-Subsidy Law To China." The release also contains a link to a fact sheet that relates some of the data that contributed to its decision.
• U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC)
  The USCBC is private, non-profit "organization organization of US corporations engaged in business relations with the People's Republic of China." Some of its research info is for members only.
• U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) report (PDF document)
  This links to a lengthty USTR report titled, "2004 Report to Congress on China’s WTO Compliance."
• Vinson & Elkins
  Vinson & Elkins is a lawfirm that specializes in business issues. One of its trade lawyers, Daniel Porter, is interviewed in Darren Gersh's report. This links to information about the firm's expertise in "Export Controls and Economic Sanctions."

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