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Volume 17, Issue 151
Friday, July 30, 2010
 In this issue...
Correction: House-Passed Deficit Bill Excludes Restriction on FTA Legislation
As previously reported in the July 29 WorldTrade\INTERACTIVE, the House of Representatives approved by voice vote July 28 the End the Trade Deficit Act (H.R. 1875).
Full Article... Source Document 1... 

House Approves Bill to Remove Labeling Exemption for Garments with Small Amounts of Fur
The House of Representatives approved July 28 legislation that, effective 90 days after enactment, would remove the existing labeling exemption for garments that contain small amounts of fur.
Full Article...

Earned Income Allowance Program Benefits U.S., Dominican Textile and Apparel Industries
The International Trade Commission released July 27 a report finding that the Earned Income Allowance Program has had some initial benefits for firms in the U.S. and the Dominican Republic.
Full Article... Source Document 1... 

President Extends Burma Sanctions for Another Year
President Obama signed July 22 legislation (H.J.Res. 83) extending economic sanctions against Burma for another year.
Full Article...

BIS Clarifies Country Scope of Direct Product Rule
The Bureau of Industry and Security has issued a final rule that, effective July 30, clarifies the scope of the “direct product rule” set forth in the Export Administration Regulations.
Full Article... Source Document 1... 

AD/CV Notices: Paint Brushes, Wire Decking, Frozen Fish
The ITA and ITC have recently taken AD and CV actions regarding the following products.

  • Paint brushes from China

  • Wire decking from China

  • Frozen fish fillets from Vietnam

  • Full Article... Source Document 1...  Source Document 2...  Source Document 3... 

    OFAC Issues Final Rule Implementing Lebanon Sanctions Regulations
    The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has issued a final rule that, effective July 30, adds the Lebanon Sanctions Regulations to implement Executive Order 13441 of Aug. 1, 2007, “Blocking Property of Persons Undermining the Sovereignty of Lebanon or Its Democratic Processes and Institutions.”
    Full Article... Source Document 1... 

    ITC Narrows Patent Infringement Probe of Flash Memory
    The International Trade Commission has agreed to terminate patent infringement investigation 337-TA-685 of certain flash memory and products containing same with respect to respondents Synology Inc. and Synology America Corp. on the basis of a consent order.
    Full Article... Source Document 1... 

    DOC Notes Foreign Regulatory Changes That Could Affect U.S. Exports
    The WTO has been notified of proposed foreign regulatory changes that may affect U.S. exports of certain products.
    Full Article...

    DOT Reports Small Gain in Monthly Surface Trade with Canada and Mexico
    The Department of Transportation reports that U.S. surface transportation trade in goods with NAFTA partners Canada and Mexico edged up 1.5% from April to May.
    Full Article... Source Document 1... 

    USDA Reviewing Export Certificate for Poultry and Hatching Eggs
    The Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service is requesting public comments by Sept. 28 on the proposed extension of Veterinary Services form 17-6, certificate for poultry and hatching eggs for export.
    Full Article... Source Document 1... 

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