Tag: International Trade
Tag: International Trade
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A US-Taiwan Bilateral Trade Agreement Is a State Priority
On October 14, ALEC Action, ALEC’s 501(c)4 affiliate, released a letter signed by 215 state lawmakers representing 39 states, urging the Biden Administration to prioritize negotiations on a US-Taiwan …
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Taiwan’s Ambassador Bi-khim Hsiao – A Statesman and Former Lawmaker – Addressed ALEC’s Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah
Numerous international figures participated in ALEC’s 2021 Annual Meeting, and among them was HE Bi-khim Hsiao of Taiwan, who addressed attendees at three conference events including the morning plenary session …
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Annual Meeting Attendees Get Tips on Maximizing International Commerce at World Trade Center Utah
On Thursday, July 29, attendees from the 48th ALEC Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City visited World Trade Center Utah (WTC-Utah) to learn how the state maximizes international trade to …
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Democratic Hope Fades in the Republic of Georgia
The unraveling of democracy in the Republic of Georgia accelerated in 2021 – a descent that began more than a decade ago. Georgian Prime Minister Giorgi Gakharia resigned in February …
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36 Years and Counting: Museveni’s Reign Continues in Uganda
Uganda’s incumbent President Yoweri Museveni of the National Resistance Movement Party (NRM) was reelected on January 14, 2021 for a sixth term in office. The Ugandan Electoral Commission announced that …
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China’s Belt and Road Initiative Undermines Partner Countries’ Democratic Governance
While on a state visit to Kazakhstan in 2013, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for the creation of an “economic belt along the Silk Road,” reviving the ancient trade …
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Belarus at a Crossroads: Authoritarian Rule or Liberal Democracy
Presidential elections in Belarus, held on August 9, may have marked the beginning of the end for President Alexander Lukashenko’s 26-year reign. Every day since claiming an 80% share of …
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Federalism and International Relations Task Force Presents Real World Solutions to Real World Challenges
ALEC’s 2020 virtual Annual Meeting featured the exceptional educational opportunities that attendees have come to expect at in-person ALEC conferences – real world policy proposals to meet America’s current challenges.
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China Implements National Security Law that Threatens to Violate Hong Kong’s Sovereignty
The 1989 Chinese, Tiananmen Square protests for greater democratic, educational and economic freedoms became infamous because of the massacre on June 4-5, 1989, when Chinese soldiers opened fire into …
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A New Resource to Understand and Combat the Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Trade
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) recently released Trade in Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Products, one in a series of joint OECD/European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reports to …
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World Intellectual Property Day Celebrates Innovation
April 26 was World Intellectual Property (IP) Day which launched a week of virtual events celebrating the sustainable technology made possible by IP. To mark the occasion, the International Property …
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Proposed Executive Order Could Lead to Lifesaving Medicine and Medical Equipment Shortages
The Administration is currently considering an Executive Order (EO) that would extend the Buy American Act (BAA) to medicines and medical supplies in an ill-timed attempt to increase domestic pharmaceutical …
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The International Trade Barrier Index: A New Resource to Enhance Our Understanding of Global Commerce
The Property Rights Alliance, creators of the International Property Rights Index, recently launched a sister index, the International Trade Barrier Index (TBI) for 2019. The TBI evaluates restrictions …
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The Taiwan Relations Act: 40 Years of Mutual Benefit – Now More Relevant Than Ever
Forty years have passed since the signing of the Taiwan Relations Act (TRA) on April 10, 1979. Adopted with bipartisan support, TRA enabled the United States to maintain its close …
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ALEC State Chair Rep. Tan Parker Tells Us Why USMCA Is a Win for Texas … And a Win for the Rest of the Nation
While state lawmakers do not have jurisdiction over the negotiation of trade agreements, they are the ultimate stakeholders. A high standard agreement can economically invigorate a struggling region while even …
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The Global Innovation Policy Center Releases Impacts of Digital Piracy on the U.S. Economy
On June 18, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) released a study entitled, Impacts of Digital Piracy on the U.S. Economy. This report focuses on …
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Waging a Two Front Trade War Is a Losing Economic Strategy and Will Not Solve the Border Crisis
The United States is already embroiled in a trade war with China, and launching a second offensive against Mexico by levying tariffs on Mexican imports will not solve the border …
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Resolution Supporting Congressional Approval of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA)
Whereas, the imposition of artificial barriers to free and open trade are harmful to American economic interests; and Whereas, together, the United States, Canada and Mexico promote a shared belief in freedom, …
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116th Congress – Intellectual Property Deserves Your Attention
Last month some of the most prominent thought leaders on intellectual property (IP) sent a letter to members of the 116th Congress providing guidelines that should inform IP policies developed …
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The Seventh Edition of the Global Intellectual Property Index – IP “Inspires Tomorrow”
Earlier this month the Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released the seventh edition of the International IP Index. This year’s volume, entitled Inspiring Tomorrow, …