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Outline of the U.S. Economy,
Bureau of International Information Programs/U.S. Department of State, September 2009

Latest News

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World Trade Body Membership Tops U.S. Trade Agenda for Russia

Russian membership in WTO faces new obstacles
16 October 2009
By Kathryn McConnell, Staff Writer
Washington — Seeing Russia join the World Trade Organization tops the U.S. trade agenda for Russia, says a senior U.S. official. Complete text

U.S. Seeks Enhanced Trade with Asia-Pacific Forum Members

15 October 2009
By Merle David Kellerhals Jr., Staff Writer
Washington — The 20th anniversary meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in Singapore in November represents the beginning of a two-year period in which the United States will seek to enhance economic and trade relations with the Asia-Pacific region, say senior U.S. officials. Complete text

Documents and Speeches

Economic Stimulus: Issues and Policies (pdf), CRS Report for Congress, Congressional Research Service/Library of Congress, July 6, 2009
2009 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE), Office of the United States Trade Representative, April 11, 2009
The Global Financial Crisis: Foreign and Trade Policy Effects (pdf), CRS Report for Congress, Congressional Research Service/Library of Congress, April 7, 2009
Removing Barriers to Responsible Scientific Research Involving Human Stem Cells, Executive Order, The White House, March 9, 2009
Remarks of President Barack Obama - Signing of Stem Cell Executive Order and Scientific Integrity Presidential Memorandum, The White House, March 9, 2009

Outline of the U.S. Economy, Bureau of International Information Programs/U.S. Department of State, September 2009
The U.S. economy of the 21st century little resembles that of the 18th century, but acceptance of change and embrace of competition remain unchanged.
The Global Financial System, eJournal USA, Bureau of International Information Programs/U.S. Department of State, May 2009
Experts describe the mechanics of the global financial system presenting their views concerning the cyclical nature of markets, the interdependence of global trade relationships, and the role of regulation.

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