Two International Trade Bill Successes--The Africa and Caribbean Free Trade Bill overwhelmingly passed both the House
(309-110) and Senate (77-19), and was quickly signed into law by the president. This bill
is the first major trade measure enacted in the US since approval of the Uruguay Round in
1994 that set up the WTO ... However, most of the measure's provisions will not take effect for several months or until
trade officials can determine which countries and products are eligible for the new
privileges.--Full Story--
AWPA Loses A Good Friend--Max Moore, president of Oklahoma Steel and Wire and active participant in AWPA,
died in late May following a mid-air collision while flying his plane home from his plant in
Norman, OK. Surviving are his wife, Pat; daughters Sarah, Rachel and Elissa; parents,
B.L. and Colleen Moore; brothers Jon and Craig; sister Kathleen; and a wealth of friends
and business associates.--Full Story--
New ITC Chair, Vice Chair Named--President Clinton has designated Stephen Koplan as the new Chairman of the
International Trade Commission (ITC) for the term June 17, 2000 through June 16, 2002. The President also named Deanna Tanner Okun as the new Vice Chairman of the
Commission for the term June 17, 2000 through June 16, 2002.--Full Story--
Ops Meeting Attendees Given Good Guidance--AWPA's Operations Managers meeting in Charleston, SC offered attendees much useful
and important information to assist them in their daily business operations.--Full Story--
Stainless AWPA Members Take Stand On Sunset Reviews--The AWPA Stainless Committee members recently participated in sunset reviews of the
outstanding antidumping orders against stainless rod imports from Brazil, France, India
and Spain. Among the actions taken by the committee members were testifying at the
International Trade Commission (ITC) hearing, addressing questions by the
Commissioners; and submitting a written statement after the hearing. --Full Story--
FSC Plan Rejected By EU --As reported in the May issue of WireLine, the WTO ruled against the US concerning the
legality of foreign sales corporations (FSC). The Clinton Administration consequently
proposed to the European Union (EU) a substitute plan to replace them. It would provide
an election under which foreign trade income allocated to a company would be taxed at
12.17%, with non-export sellers able to choose between this rate and a deferral on
production income.--Full Story--
Inside Washington--Environmental/Regulatory issues discussed include Ergonomics and Proposed Changes to Emissions Reporting.
Other issues include the Section 125 WTO Resolution Vote, Patients' Bill of Rights, Electricity Restructuring, Kyoto/Global Warming, and Stock Options/Overtime Pay --Full Story--
Dueling Steel Reports Released--The Department of Commerce will release a plan shortly to aid the US steel industry.
According to Robert LaRussa, the Acting Undersecretary of Commerce for International
Trade, the plan will focus on ways the US can counter unfair trading practices by other
countries ... On the steel users' side, foreign companies, consumer groups and ardent free traders have
released a report on how federal assistance to US steel producers has hurt American
consumers.--Full Story--
EPA Issues Final NPDES Rule--EPA issued a final rule revising the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(NPDES) regulation. Overall this rule eliminates redundant regulatory language, provides
clarifications and removes unnecessary procedures that do not provide any environmental
benefits. The rule became effective June 14, 2000.--Full Story--
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