Archive - May 18, 2005

New USTR on Mode 4

17 May, 2005
US Trade Representative Portman indicated earlier this week he would take a cautious approach toward the issue of temporary mobility of workers.

U.S. Floats New Initiative to Supplement Existing Approach to WTO Services Talks

17 May, 2005
The United States May 17 conceded that the long-standing request-offer' approach to negotiating greater openness in world services trade has failed to sufficiently advance the current round of talks and suggested 'supplementing' the approach with a new initiative designed to bring other countries up to U.S. standards.

Why we oppose CAFTA-DR: A new report from the Oakland Institute

17 May, 2005
Even though President Bush is trying to kick-start his campaign to win passage of the stalled Central American Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR), he faces an uphill battle.

Fight against AIDS in Brazil is more expensive

17 May, 2005
What's the difference between the treatment of a Brasilian AIDS patient and a South African one?