U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) asked for comments by noon Jan. ...
U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) asked for comments by noon Jan. 28 in annual review of U.S. trade agreements involving telecom products and equipment. Review is required by Sec. 1377 of 1988 Omnibus Trade & Competitiveness Act. General purpose is…
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to determine whether any country’s policies or practices are inconsistent with terms of any trade agreement with U.S. or deny market opportunities to U.S. companies. Current review, which will end March 31, seeks comments on whether: (1) Any World Trade Organization (WTO) member “is acting inconsistently” with WTO Basic Telecom Agreement. (2) Canada or Mexico has failed to comply with N. American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). (3) Members of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), Inter-American Telecom Commission (CITEL), European Union, Japan, Korea, Mexico or Taiwan have failed to abide by commitments under various agreements with U.S. (4) Outstanding issues remain from last year’s Sec. 1377 review.