The Foreign Trade Zones Board issued the following notices for Sept. 20:
The International Trade Administration issued a notice soliciting applications from persons or firms that weave certain worsted wool fabrics in the U.S. suitable for making men's and boys' suits, suit-type jackets, or trousers for an allocation of the 2013 tariff rate quotas on certain worsted wool fabric. Applications must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. on October 22.
The International Trade Administration issued a notice soliciting applications from persons1 who cut and sew men's and boys' worsted wool suits, suit-like jackets, and trousers in the U.S. for an allocation of the 2013 tariff rate quotas on certain worsted wool fabric. Applications must be received or postmarked by 5 p.m. Oct. 22.
The Environmental Technologies Trade Technical Advisory Committee (ETTAC) scheduled an open meeting Oct. 11 from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Washington, D.C., said the International Trade Administration. The agenda for the meeting will include discussion of various issues and policies that affect environmental trade, including harmonization of global environmental regulations, standards, and certification programs; analysis of existing environmental goods and services data sources; development of trade promotion programs; and issues related to innovation in the environmental technology sector. Minutes will be available 30 days after the meeting, the ITA said.
The Foreign Trade Zones Board issued the following notices for Sept. 14:
The Foreign Trade Zones Board issued the following notices for Sept. 13:
The Foreign Trade Zones Board announced its new mailing address. The change reflects a move within the same building. Any written correspondence or submissions to FTZB should be sent to the following address:
Imports and exports both declined in July, but the drop in exports was steeper leading to a widening of the U.S. goods and services deficit by $100 million to $42 billion, said the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis in their U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services Report for July 2012. The report showed that, as compared to revised June 2012 levels, exports were down $1.9 billion to $183.3 billion, and imports were down $1.8 billion to $225.3 billion. As compared to July 2011 totals, exports increased by 2.8% and imports by 0.6%. The U.S. trade deficit with China increased to $29.4 billion in July, up from $27.4 billion in June. Statement by Acting Commerce Secretary Blank available here. International Trade Administration fact sheet available here.
The Foreign Trade Zones Board issued the following notices for Sept. 11:
The Manufacturing Council will hold an open meeting Sept. 28 at 9:30-11:30 a.m. to hear and deliberate on proposed recommendations to be presented by the Workforce Development subcommittee. The council members will also summarize all recommendations adopted throughout their 2010-2012 appointment term in a final presentation to the Secretary of Commerce. Those wishing to attend should register by Sept. 21, 2012.