Expect permanent normal trade relations with Russia to be a high-profile issue during the political conventions in Tampa and Charlotte, especially as Russia formally joins the World Trade Organization on Wednesday, August 22. From The Hill's indefatigable Vicki Needham, "Business groups headed... Continue Reading
Congress has departed Washington for its August recess having failed to pass legislation to establish permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia and missing an immediate opportunity to support the U.S. economy and jobs. The inaction is disappointing, especially since Russia will formally... Continue Reading
We referrered last week to a speech by U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron on Britain's economy and competitiveness, a speech also noted by John T. Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, Inc. Cameron declared the United Kingdom open for business, announcing strategies to enhance the country's... Continue Reading
The German system of workforce training is often held up as a model the United States should emulate, so we listened with interest recently when the head of the Federation of German Industries addressed the topic. Hans-Peter Keitel, president of the Bundesverband der Deutschen Industrie (BDI... Continue Reading
The House Ways and Means Committee this morning voted out legislation to approve permanent normal trade relations (PNTR) with Russia. For jobs and economic growth, let's get the bill passed by next week. The committee's voice vote makes possible action by the full House and Senate before... Continue Reading