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CSI 2010 PRESS RELEASES

August 18, 2010: Mexican Secretary of the Economy to Address Global Services Summit 2010

August 11. 2010: Top Global Executives to Speak on Business Panel at Global Services Summit 2010

July 5, 2010: The Global Services Coalition issues a letter to G-20 leaders, commending them on their commitments to completing Doha and avoiding protectionism

June 27, 2010: The Coalition of Service Industries welcomed the President’s decision to move forward with implementation of the Korea-United States Free Trade Agreement (KORUS)

June 10, 2010: Global Services Industries call on G20 Leaders to continue the fight against protectionism and conclude WTO Doha Round

June 1, 2010: New Zealand Trade Minister Tim Groser to Address Global Services Summit 2010

May 20, 2010: United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk to Address Global Services Summit 2010

May 19, 2010: CSI Participating in World Trade Week 2010

April 26, 2010: Presidential Summit on Entrepreneurship Opens Opportunities for Expanded Ties with Muslim Countries

April 12, 2010: Association letter expressing support for allowing travel between the United States and Cuba

April 1, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a letter on Swiss work permits.

February 24, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a statement on the Japan Postal Reform Preliminary Draft.

January 27, 2010: Coalition of Service IndustriesStatement on the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

January 27, 2010: Association letter opposing "Buy American" provisions in the Jobs Bill

January 26, 2010: Association letter to the Cabinet on PRC Indigenous Innovation Policies

January 25, 2010: Letter on pending nominees in the Obama Administration

January 20, 2010: CSI, along with the National Association of Manufacturers, issues new letter to Ambassador Kirk on Nigerian Local Content Bill

January 19, 2010: CSI signs association letter on the Model BIT review

CSI 2009 PRESS RELEASES

December 16, 2009: Joint business letter opposing Buy American provisions in Jobs Bill.

December 15, 2009: CSI Welcomes Administration's Intent to Join Trans Pacific Partnership Negotiations.

December 15, 2009: Letter to Senators Kerry and Lugar regarding a capital increase for the World Bank Group.

December 11, 2009: CSI submits comments on telecom trade barriers in foreign markets. 

December 10, 2009: CSI joins several other associations in a letter calling for the Chinese government not to move forward on its Indigenous Innovation Accreditation Policy.

December 4, 2009: CSI signs onto statement regarding Japan Post.

December 2, 2009: 6 New data show vast majority of workers in every Congressional District are employed in services

November 16, 2009: CSI Applauds President Obama's Focus on Korea Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership

November 9, 2009: Coalition of Service Industries Urges President Obama to Use Trip to Strengthen Economic Ties with Asia, Clarify U.S. Trade Objectives in the Region

October 28, 2009: CSI letter to the Senate Finance Committee, urging that the Committee act on the nomination of Michael Punke to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the WTO and Deputy United States Trade Representative.

October 21, 2009: CSI asking for assistance in pressing for votes to be held on five nominees to commercial sub-Cabinet posts in the Commerce, Treasury, and State Departments, and at USTR.

October 15, 2009: Global services businesses call for positive action on trade to create jobs, growth and development.

October 9, 2009: The Global Services Summit of 2009 has sold out. It is expected to be the largest international services trade event of the year, with keynote opening speaker US Trade Representative Ron Kirk attending

October 2, 2009: CSI President Bob Vastine testified in front of USTR's Trade Policy Staff Committee on China's compliance with its WTO commitments

September 18, 2009: Panamanian Minister of Commerce and Industry Roberto Henríquez to join Global Services Summit

September 15, 2009: Statement on the benefits of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, in response to USTR's requests for comments

September 14, 2009: Indian Trade Minister Anand Sharma to join Global Services Summit

August 21, 2009: Inter-American Development Bank President Moreno Joins Impressive List of Speakers at Global Services Summit

July 31, 2009 Statement Concerning the Obama Administration's review of the U.S Model Bilateral Investment Treaty

July 30, 2009: EU Trade Commissioner Ashton and former USTRs join lineup for the Global Services Summit

July 22, 2009: House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel to address Global Services Summit

June 26, 2009: Letter to Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, expressing concern about new Chinese regulations to require the installation of "Green Dam" Internet filtering software on computers sold in China

June 12, 2009: CSI submits recommendations for the U.S.- China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT)

May 28, 2009: Investment protections in U.S. bilateral investment treaties and in the investment chapters of our free trade agreements

April 1, 2009: CSI releases a statement regarding conditions of competition in Japan

February 11, 2009: Trade data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that U.S. trade in services continues to be a source of strength in the face of the severe economic downturn and financial crisis

February 5, 2009: CSI welcomes agreement on Trade Adjustment Assistance

CSI 2008 PRESS RELEASES

November 17, 2008: CSI Welcomes G-20 Call for Keeping Markets Open

October 20, 2008: New Data Show Strong Growth in US Services Exports and Sales from Affiliates

September 23, 2008:
Coalition of Service Industries Welcomes US Negotiations to Join Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement. 

Sepember 17, 2008: Bill Toppeta, President of Metlife International named CSI Vice-Chairman.

July 26, 2008: CSI issues statement at conclusion of WTO Services Signaling Conference.

July 26, 2008: Global Services Coalition says Services Signaling Conference a Milestone

May 27, 2008: Global Services Coalition Expresses Disappointment with WTO Services Text; Reiterates Call for Strong Services Offers

May 4, 2008: Services Employment Grew By 90,000 Jobs in April, Despite Weaker Economy.

April 21, 2008: The Coalition of Services IndustriesWelcomes Breakthrough on Full Reopening of Korea's Market to U.S. Beef.

April 16, 2008: Global Services Coalition: Better Offers on Services Essential to Doha Round Success.

April 9, 2008: CSI: Congress Should Reject TPA Changes.

April 7, 2008: CSI Supports Colombia FTA, Calls for Passage.

February 14, 2008: US Services Exports, Surplus Grow Sharply in 2007

February 4, 2008: Coalition of Service Industry Welcomes Negotiations with P-4

To read archived CSI press releases: 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001