United States Mission Geneva

Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, William Fitzgerald: “There are a growing number of African women who are getting involved in business, from soft drinks to banking to agriculture and trading. Even 20 to 25 years ago in Togo there were a lot of women in business who were referred to as Nana Benz.”

• In response to the statements by some Members that this dispute raises concerns for the dispute settlement system, as the United States has noted at several previous DSB meetings, we do not believe that those concerns are well-founded.

We recognize that the period since Chinese Taipei’s last Trade Policy Review has been a challenging one. After growing an average of 4% a year between 2005 and 2008, Chinese Taipei suffered significant negative effects from the downturn in global demand, as a result of its heavy reliance on exports, which were equivalent to 72% of GDP in 2008. The United States commends Chinese Taipei’s implementation of significant fiscal and monetary stimulus in response to the crisis, while avoiding protectionist trade and investment policies.

Ambassador Betty E. King: ”By being a pioneer in adopting trade measures to prevent over exploitation and relying on scientific advice for the authorization of wildlife trade, CITES has put the machinery in place to contribute to the improved management of the key natural assets of our planet.”

Ambassador Betty E. King: “By being a pioneer in adopting trade measures to prevent overexploitation and relying on scientific advice for the authorization of wildlife trade, CITES has put the machinery in place to contribute to the improved management of the key natural assets of our planet.”

As has been noted, a number of legislative proposals that would implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings in this dispute were introduced in the First Session of the current (111th) Congress. The Second Session of the 111th Congress began in January.

The agreement signed June 15 follows a decision by the governments of Brazil and the US to work jointly on issues related to the world of work, in particular child labour. It will support efforts by Haitian authorities and society, and is “inspired on successful Brazilian experiences which shall be adapted to the local context and needs of the Republic of Haiti.”

The United States is pleased to welcome Secretary of Industry and Trade Newby H. Kumwembe, along with the rest of the Malawian team to the second review of the trade policies and practices of the Republic of Malawi.

Washington, D.C. – United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States and the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement designed to lead to settlement of a longstanding dispute over the EU’s bananas trading regime.