U.S. applies pressure on Mexico, Cofetel and Telmex by taking complaint to WTO

Article Abstract:

U.S. trade representative Charlene Barshefsky announces that the U.S. will seek WTO action to require the Mexican government to open the $12 billion Mexican telecommunications market to U.S. companies. The complaint focuses on the Mexican telecommunications firm Telefonis de Mexico, and specifically charges the company with failing to provide interconnection services to competing carriers, high interconnection charges, and an overall lack of regulatory oversight.

Telefonos de Mexico S.A. de C.V., TFONY, Industry regulations, Government regulation of business, Trade regulation

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Cofetel imposes new regulations on Telmex

Article Abstract:

Issues concerning new regulations declared by the Mexican telecommunications regulator Cofetel regarding dominant telecommunications corporation Telmex are examined. Topics include highlights of regulations, regarding such items as prices and quality of service, and implications for competition within the industry and future price rates.

Laws, regulations and rules

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WTO panel issues "interim" report on U.S. export tax dispute with EU

Article Abstract:

The World Trade Organization has issued a preliminary ruling on a export tax dispute between the United States and the European Union. It will not be released to the public until after the decision is finalized.

European Union, International aspects, International relations, United States foreign relations, Tax policy, Export duties

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