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Canada
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The
World Trade Organization (WTO) has allowed Canada's request to establish
a panel to consider Brazil's latest version of Pro-ex, the subsidy
program for regional aircraft manufacturer Embraer SA.
The WTO panel will consider whether the new version of Pro-ex complies
with WTO rules. The new panel, which will be composed of the same
WTO-nominated experts who have handled the regional aircraft case
in the past, could take more than three months to come up with its
finding.
Trade diplomats from Brazil and Canada agreed to meet on February
21 for consultations in the first stage of a new, linked, WTO case
brought by Brazil over Canada's alleged violation of trading rules
in January. Brazil wants the WTO to consider Canada's low-interest
loan guarantees to Air Wisconsin.
Canada's direct export subsidy was designed to help Bombardier Inc.
win a lucrative contract for the purchase of 75 regional jets by the
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We're
Ninety!
The
year 2001 marks the ninetieth year that Russell A. Farrow Limited
has been serving the needs of our clients. The firm was established
by Russell Alexander Farrow to aid the bustling commercial ferry
traffic between Detroit and Windsor. From that small office, the
company has grown to include offices across Canada and in the United
States with over 400 employees offering many trade related alternatives.
We look forward to continued growth and meeting our clients needs
for another ninety.
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A New U.S. Customs Trade Reform Coalition Is Formed
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The
Customs Reform Coalition (CRC) has issued a statement announcing its
recent formation, and states that the CRC is an ad-hoc group of organizations,
companies, and individuals dedicated to customs and border clearance
reform.
According to the statement, the CRC was created as a result of a December
2000 private sector trade meeting. The major trade associations directing
its efforts include the U.S. Business Alliance for Customs Modernization
(BACM), American Association of Exporters and Importers (AAEI), Joint
Industry Group (JIG), and National Customs Brokers and Forwarders
Association of America (NCBFAA).
The CRC believes that industry should work towards a common goal that
will result in reform of customs and border clearance through development
and promotion of proposals that reflect the modern trade environment
and global supply chain. With streamlining and simplification of U.S.
border clearance procedures, the perceived high administrative costs
should be reduced.
The CRC realizes the necessity of maintaining strong and effective
border controls but believes that does not negate the ability to provide
modern, progressive trade facilitation processes. They believe this
can be achieved through the education of members of Congress and their
staff regarding the negative impact outmoded customs and border clearance
processes have on productivity, competitiveness, and job security
of various companies and constituents.
According to its statement, the CRC is in the process of developing
a Web site where it intends to post regular updates on industry and
government reform efforts. It will also serve as an information exchange
center so that interested organizations, companies, and individuals
can share their views and efforts, and help promote a uniform industry
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Canadian
Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) Adopts New Import Permit Application
Form
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The CFIA has
developed a new import permit application form to be used specifically
for items regulated under the Plant Protection Act e.g. plants,
plant products, plant pathogens and insects. The new form, and instructions
for its completion, is numbered C5256 and is available from the
CFIA Website (www.cfia-acia.agr.ca). It is entitled "Application
for Permit To Import Plants and Other Things Under The Plant Protection
Act".
CFIA recommends that a plant protection import permit be obtained
prior to importing the goods in order to ensure that import conditions
can be met. As of July 1, 2001 applications received on the old
form will be returned to the applicant and a new application will
have to be submitted using the new form.
Permit applications for those items that are governed by the Health
of Animals Act, should still be submitted on form C1493 for Veterinary
Biologics and form C5083 for animals and animal health related items.
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