Monday, April 7, 2008

Bush to Force Vote on Colombia Trade

WASHINGTON — President Bush said on Monday that he was sending a free trade agreement with Colombia to Congress, and called on the lawmakers to ratify it soon, to strengthen America’s national security, its economy and its image among other nations (D. Stout, New York Times, April 7, 2008). Click on the linkfor complete article

Thursday, April 3, 2008

Ukraine joins ATA Carnet system

Ukraine has joined the ATA Carnet system, the 66th country to enter for fold since the launch of the system 45 years ago.

The ATA Carnet system illustrates how close cooperation between business and customs can smooth - and ultimately increase - global trade (International Chamber of Commerce, March 3). Read complete article at the following link