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Mission Statement; Aerospace Supplier Development Mission to China; October 26-November 4, 2008

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Mission Description

The Aerospace Supplier Development Mission to China was developed in response to requests from many small and mediumsized enterprises (SMEs) supplying the aviation industry, and is intended to include representatives from a variety of U.S. aerospace industry manufacturers and service providers. The mission will introduce these suppliers to endusers and prospective partners whose needs and capabilities are targeted to each U.S. participant's strengths. Participating in an official U.S. industry delegation will enhance the companies' ability to secure meetings in China. The mission will include appointments and briefings in Beijing, Shanghai, Suzhou, and Guangzhou, some of China's major aerospace industry hubs, as well as participation in Airshow China in Zhuhai to conclude the mission. The mission participants will also have opportunities to interact extensively with CS China aviation specialists.

Commercial Setting

The Chinese aerospace sector ranks among the world's

Silicon Metal from the Russian Federation: Continuation of Antidumping Duty Order

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

As a result of the determinations by the Department of Commerce (the Department) and the International Trade Commission (ITC) that revocation of the antidumping duty order on silicon metal from the Russian Federation (Russia), would likely lead to a continuation or recurrence of dumping and material injury to an industry in the United States, the Department is publishing a notice of continuation for this antidumping duty order.

Mission Statement; Manufacturing and Technology Trade Mission to Australia; November 17-21, 2008

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Mission Description

The United States Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration, U.S. and Foreign Commercial Service is organizing a Manufacturing and Technology Trade Mission to Sydney and Melbourne, Australia, November 1721, 2008, to be led by the Assistant Secretary for Trade Promotion or another U.S. Department of Commerce senior official.

The mission will help participating firms gain market information, make business and government contacts, solidify business strategies, and advance specific projects, towards the goal of increasing U.S. exports to Australia. The mission will include businesstobusiness matchmaking appointments with local companies, as well as meetings with key government officials, and American and local chambers of commerce. The delegation will be comprised of U.S. firms representing a cross section of U.S. industries with growing potential in Australia, including, but not limited to, automotive parts; building and construction, including green bu

North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), Article 1904 Binational Panel Reviews: Notice of Motion To Terminate

Wed, Jul 16 2008 11:00:00 GMT

Pursuant to the Notice of Motion to Terminate the Panel Review by the case participants, the panel review is terminated as of July 9, 2008. A panel was appointed to this panel review and has been dismissed pursuant to Rule 71(2) of the Rules of Procedure for Article 1904 Binational Panel Review, effective July 9, 2008.