Lawmakers Want GAO to Probe Activities of Former Trade Policy Officials
Eight Democratic lawmakers have asked the Government Accountability Office to investigate the activities of former trade policy officials who are now advising foreign interests in the private sector.
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USTR Official Suggests Madagascar Could be Removed from AGOA Eligibility
A senior U.S. trade official has signaled that Madagascar could be removed from eligibility for trade preferences under the African Growth and Opportunity Act due to a recent change in government that the U.S. has determined was "undemocratic and contrary to the rule of law."
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First Meeting of Strategic and Economic Dialogue with China Slated for Late July
The U.S. announced June 2 that the first meeting of the U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue will be held in Washington, D.C., during the last week of July.
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DHS Implements US-VISIT Exit Pilot Programs at Detroit, Atlanta Airports
The Department of Homeland Security has announced the implementation of U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology exit pilot programs at the Detroit and Atlanta air ports of entry.
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AD/CV Notices: PC Strand, Steel Grating from China
The ITC has recently initiated AD and CV injury investigations of pre-stressed concrete steel wire strand and steel grating from China.
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ITC Section 337 Actions on Coolant, Glucosamine, Laser Chips, Inverter Circuits
The International Trade Commission has taken the actions indicated in the following Section 337 patent infringement investigations.
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FTZB: Proposed Minn. Zone Expansion, Two S.C. Applications Approved
The Foreign-Trade Zones Board has recently taken the actions indicated with respect to FTZs in South Carolina and Minnesota.
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FMC: OTI License Revocations, Applicants

OTI Licenses Revoked.
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OTI License Applicants.
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USDA to Allow Imports of Fresh Eggplant from Israel
The Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has issued a final rule, effective July 6, that will allow the importation into the continental U.S. of commercial consignments of fresh eggplant from Israel.
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