NAFTA round-up

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning international trade among those countries that have signed the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) are examined. Topics include US concerns regarding a Dutch company's plan to acquire the Silicon Valley Group, which produces technology related to national security; Brazil's concerns for negotiating a Free Trade Area of the Americas treaty; the manner in which labor and environmental issues relate to the US fast track trade agreements debate; and a federal appeals court's upholding of the validity of NAFTA, which was challenged by the United Steelworkers of America.

Brazil, Analysis, Economic aspects, National security, Silicon Valley Group Inc., SVGI, Treaty-making power

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NAFTA round-up

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning economic activity within the countries governed by the North American Free Trade Agreement are examined. Topics include Deutsche Telekom's controversial plans to merge acquire VoiceStream Wireless; a case brought by the Mexican trucking industry against the US regarding the opening of US borders; US attempts to increase its market share in the Mexican telecommunications services market; and US protest of Mexican anti-dumping duties on high fructose corn syrup imports.

Telecommunications services industry, Telecommunications industry, Trucking, Market share, Deutsche Telekom AG, Corn syrup

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NAFTA round-up

Article Abstract:

Economic and political issues affecting the signatory countries of the North American Free Trade Agreement are examined. Topics include Brazil's hesitation to participate in a Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA), a suit filed by an environmental group against the Office of the US Trade Representative for withholding documents regarding FTAA provisions for investor protection, and US plans to open its border to Mexican passenger vehicles.

World, Cases, Political aspects, Mexico, International relations, United States. Office of the United States Trade Representative, Boundaries, Boundaries (Geography)

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