Friday, April 30, 2004
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Bush Administration Rejects China Challenges
INDUSTRYWEEK: LEADERSHIP IN MANUFACTURING -- DAILY PAGE
In unusually blunt language, the Bush administration has rejected attempts by organized labor and some U.S. businesses to force China to change its worker and currency policies.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick announced on April 28 that the administration would not accept a March 16 Section 301 petition from the AFL-CIO seeking trade remedies on China to offset cost advantages stemming from alleged repression of workers' rights. Nor, he and other officials indicated, would the administration accept a Section 301 petition that has been in preparation for the Fair Currency Alliance, a coalition that includes the National Association of Manufacturers. That petition had been expected to seek trade sanctions to force China to let its currency rise in value. Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act allows the U.S. to take action against foreign countries for violating U.S. rights under trade agreements or engaging in practices that harm U.S. trade.
In unusually blunt language, the Bush administration has rejected attempts by organized labor and some U.S. businesses to force China to change its worker and currency policies.
U.S. Trade Representative Robert B. Zoellick announced on April 28 that the administration would not accept a March 16 Section 301 petition from the AFL-CIO seeking trade remedies on China to offset cost advantages stemming from alleged repression of workers' rights. Nor, he and other officials indicated, would the administration accept a Section 301 petition that has been in preparation for the Fair Currency Alliance, a coalition that includes the National Association of Manufacturers. That petition had been expected to seek trade sanctions to force China to let its currency rise in value. Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act allows the U.S. to take action against foreign countries for violating U.S. rights under trade agreements or engaging in practices that harm U.S. trade.
Monday, April 26, 2004
WTO: Now There Are 147
INDUSTRYWEEK: LEADERSHIP IN MANUFACTURING -- DAILY PAGE:
Twenty-four countries, including the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Viet Nam, are in the process of negotiation to become members of the WTO
Twenty-four countries, including the Russian Federation, Saudi Arabia, Algeria and Viet Nam, are in the process of negotiation to become members of the WTO
Tuesday, April 20, 2004
INDUSTRYWEEK VALUE CHAIN -- Assess Your Material Handling
Assess Your Material Handling
Looking to gauge your material handling progress? 15 questions for benchmarking.
Looking to gauge your material handling progress? 15 questions for benchmarking.
Monday, April 19, 2004
March Residential Construction Beats Expectations
Saturday, April 17, 2004
Forecast: Asia To Drive 54% Surge In Energy Demand
INDUSTRYWEEK: LEADERSHIP IN MANUFACTURING -- DAILY PAGE
Growth in demand from countries such as China and India will boost global energy consumption by 54% by 2025, the United States forecast. Total energy use is projected to grow to 623 quadrillion British thermal units in 2025 from 404 quadrillion in 2001, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.
Growth in demand from countries such as China and India will boost global energy consumption by 54% by 2025, the United States forecast. Total energy use is projected to grow to 623 quadrillion British thermal units in 2025 from 404 quadrillion in 2001, the Energy Information Administration (EIA) said.
Thursday, April 15, 2004
U.S. Chamber Of Commerce Warns Against Moves To Curb Outsourcing
Global Outlook
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce vowed April 14 to fight any attempts to restrict the exporting of jobs overseas, warning the country will pay a "tremendous heavy price" if proposed laws to curb outsourcing are adopted.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce vowed April 14 to fight any attempts to restrict the exporting of jobs overseas, warning the country will pay a "tremendous heavy price" if proposed laws to curb outsourcing are adopted.
Friday, April 09, 2004
China's Cultural Challenge
China's Cultural Challenge: "To succeed in China, U.S. manufacturers must capitalize on its cultural traditions, paying particular attention to business and personal relationships. NCR, a long-time China player, and Nordson, a relative newcomer, are masters of the practice. "
Monday, April 05, 2004
Semiconductor Sales Show Strong Year-On-Year Growth
Saturday, April 03, 2004
Test your US geography knowledge...
Thursday, April 01, 2004
Google Copernicus Center is hiring
Google Job Opportunities: Google Copernicus Center is hiring
Just in case you bought one of those plots of land on the Moon...
Just in case you bought one of those plots of land on the Moon...
