..... Dr. Malawer ....... International Trade Relations  ......2008  .... International Trade Relations .... 2008..... Dr. Malawer ....... International Trade Relations .... 2008              

                                                            

                                                                           INTERNATIONAL TRADE  RELATIONS  

                                               Dr. Stuart Malawer with Director-General Moore of the WTO (Geneva, Switzerland).  

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• INTRODUCTION          

     “International Trade Relations”  examines the political, legal and institutional aspects of today's global trading system.  It focuses on the WTO and the role of the United States in global trade relations.   In particular, this course assesses  critical issues concerning global trade. This assessment is from both  public and private  sector perspectives.  Issues examined  relate to the World Trade Organization,  its Dispute Resolution System, the current round of global trade negotiations (Doha) and prospects of revising it.  Issues also considered are those relating to the U.S. system as it interfaces with the WTO and the global trading system.   In addition, the following specific topics are examined relating to the role of the United States in global trade relations:  the constitutional concepts of separation of powers and federalism,  extraterritoriality, trade agreements  / "fast track," import relief,  export controls, trade sanctions, corruption, global antitrust and global mergers. 

This course is taught through lectures, class discussion, team presentation and guest lectures.  Questions posted on this website form the basis of most class sessions and students are expected to consider them prior to each class.  The principal material used this class is the actual documents emanating from official sources -- which are provided on this website and in the sourcebook. They need to be reviewed prior to each class. The course is highly interactive and class participation may be considered as part of the final grade.  The assignments include two examinations  (mid-term and  final) and two team projects /PowerPoint Presentations (on recent DSU cases). Each exam  counts 30%  of the final grade and each team presentation is 20%. [Good class participation can raise the final grade.]  This Website is continuously updated through the year. The following  books are recommended:

• Required:

  • Stuart Malawer, "WTO Law, Litigation & Policy -- Sourcebook of Internet Documents."  (2007) (Wm. S. Hein & Co.).

• Secondary Sources (Recommended -- Online Reading) :

  • WTO Dispute Settlement: One Page Case Summaries.   (WTO 2008).

  • "Dispute Settlement & Globalization." (2007 WTO Public Forum) (2008)

 

• *** The weekly assignments and syllabus are under ASSIGNMENTS (2008).  Required material are indicated by an asterisk. 

                                             [Click here for recent Guest Lecturers & their Topics.]

                                       {Office Hours: 6:00 - 7:15 P.M. on  Tuesday  in Room 216.}

PROJECTS.

• SPP Plagiarism Policy -- Very Important (Please Read).

• Team Presentation #1 --  Critical Trade Issues - I.    ( DSU Decisions). 

• Team Presentation  # 2 –  Critical Trade Issues - II. (U.S. Trade Legislation). 

      All reading material is Web based.  Extensive use is made of the official Web sites of the institutions examined and other related trade sites.  These are indicated within each assignment.

•   ** WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS.  (All readings are hyper-linked and are continuously updated during the semester.)

• ** Discussion Questions.

• ** Global Trade News**

                                  CLASS VIDEOS.

• Video # 1:  "GATT to the WTO." (1998).

• Video # 2: "WTO & Global Challenges (Introduction to WTO)." (1997).

• Video # 3:  "The WTO's Dispute Resolution System." (1998).

• Video # 4: "To the Heart of the WTO." (2003)

•  Video # 5:  "Globalization (Commanding Heights)." (3 pts.) (2002).

                            BASIC SOURCE MATERIAL.

• "Overview and Compilation of U.S. Trade Statutes" (2003) (House Ways & Means Committee). 
• "2006 Report on China's WTO Compliance ."
• 2006 The Year in Trade (Trade Agreements Program) (U.S. International Trade Commission) (2007).
• "Economic Report of the President" (2007).
• "Economic Report of the President" (2006).
• "2007 Trade Policy Agenda / 2006 Annual Report" (2007) (United States Trade Representative).
•  “2007 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers.” (by USTR).
•  “2007 Special 301 Report (USTR).
• "2007 Telecommunications Annual Report (Section 1377)" (2007)  (United States Trade Representative).
• "2007 Bureau of Industry & Security (Commerce) Annual Report." (2007 BIS)
• "2004 Subsidies Annual Report" (2004) (United States Trade Representative).
• "2005 Annual Report on Trade Promotion Authority" (USTR).
• "60 Year Review of GATT / WTO." (WTO 2007 World Trade Report)
• "World Tariff Profiles" (WTO, UNCTAD & ITC) (2006). 
  • U.S. & WTO Commitments.
  • PowerPoint -- Tariff Profiles (WTO 2006).
• "WTO Appellate Body Annual Report for 2007." (2008).
• "WTO Annual Reports."
• "WTO Annual Trade Reports."
• WTO Annual Report (AB) (2006).
• WTO -- NGO Papers Received.
• WTO Public Forum (2007).
• "World Trade Report -- Trade in a Globalizing World." (2008).
•  “China & WTO Compliance” (Annual USTR Report 2006).  
• "China -- Top-to-Bottom Review." (USTR 2006).
• WTO Dispute Settlement:  Case Summaries (WTO 2007).  
• GAO & CRS Reports.
  • "Collecting A/D & CVD -- Substantial Shortfall." (GAO 2008).
  • "National Security Reviews of Foreign Acquisitions." (GAO  2007).
  • Congress & DOHA (GAO 2007).
  • "Russia's Accession to the WTO." (CRS 2006).
  • "Iran - Libya Trade Sanctions." (CRS 2006).
  • Antidumping & Doha (CRS 2006).
  • U.S. - China Trade Issues (CRS 2006).
  • EU - US Trade Conflict (CRS 2006).
  • "Extraterritoriality & U.S. Criminal Law." (CRS 2006).
  • U.S Export Controls Post 9/11 (GAO 2006).
  • U.S. - China & Countervailing Duties (GAO 2006).
  • Intellectual Property & Foreign Enforcement Abroad (GAO 2005).

                                         FOREIGN SOURCE MATERIAL

• Australia -- Australia & Dispute Settlement.
  • Press Releases on Foreign Trade.
• Brazil --   Ministry of Development, Industry & Foreign Commerce.                                                   
• Canada -- Canadian  Experience with U.S. Trade Remedy Law. (2000-2005).
  •   Canada & WTO.
  • News Releases of Foreign Affairs & International Trade Ministry.
  • Canadian - U.S. Lumber Disputes (Ministry of Forests, British Columbia).
  • International Trade Canada.
• China --   Foreign Market Access Report (MOFCOM 2005).
  • **China's Ministry of Commerce (homepage).
    • China Trade Remedy
  • China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (homepage).
  • China Mission to the WTO .
  • **China Embassy to U.S. (News).
  • News Releases.
  • China's Shanghai WTO Center.
• EU ------   External Trade (2006).
  • EU -- Submissions to the WTO.
  • EU -- Respecting the Rules.
  • EU -- EU & Global Trade.
  • EU -- EU - U.S. Trade Relations.
  • EU -- Delegation to the U.S.
• Korea -- Cases in the WTO.
  • Ministry of Foreign Affairs & Trade.
  • Press Releases.
• India  --   Annual Foreign Trade Report (2004-2005).
  • India's Ministry of Commerce & Industry.
  • India & the WTO.
  • "WTO & Implications for India." (March - April 2006).
• Japan -- Ministry of Economy,  Trade & Industry (METI).
  • Annual Reports on WTO Inconsistency of  Trade Policies of States.
• New Zealand -- WTO & New Zealand.
  • NZ -- Dispute Settlement.
  • Updated Summary of Issues.
• OAS  --   Foreign Trade Section (2006).
  • Trade Related Links (global,  countries & organizations).
  • Dictionary of Trade Terms.
• Russia -- Ministry of Economic Development & Trade.
• Vietnam -- Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  • Ministry of Trade (MOT).
• * Links to foreign trade ministries worldwide (from EU site).

                      WTO CASES (Edited) & AGREEMENTS (Links).  

                                  Cases.

           *[List of all DSU Cases & Summaries -- Edited]

• WTO Dispute Settlement:  Case Summaries (WTO 2007).  
• Dispute Resolution System -- Training Module (Web online).

• Gasoline Imports (AB 1996).
• Beef-Hormone (AB 1998).
• Trade Law -- Section 301. (1999)
• Shrimp -Turtle. (1998)
• Canada-Brazil Regional Aircraft (2001).
• Havana Rum. (AB) (Jan. 2002).
• U.S. Subsidies Law. (AB 2002).
• Foreign Sales Corporation. (AB) (Jan. 2002).
• "Bush's Steel Tariffs." (AB 2003).
• Byrd Amendment (AB) (Jan. 2003).
• Canadian Lumber (AB) (August 2004).
• Mexico Telecom (Panel 2004).
• Cotton Case (Panel 2004).
  • Conclusions. (AB 2005)
• Canadian Wheat Case (AB 2004).
• Byrd Amendment (Implementation) (Arb. August 2004).
• Sugar Case (Brazil v. EU) (Panel 2004)
• Sugar (AB 2005).
• E-Gambling (Panel 2004) and E-Gambling (AB 2005).
• Geographical Indicators (Panel 2005).
• Korean Semiconductor Chips (Drams) (Panel 2005).
• E-Gambling (AB 2005).
• Foreign Sales Corporation (2nd Compliance) (AB 2006).
• Mexico Soft-Drink Tax (AB 2006).
• Canadian Lumber (compliance) (AB 2006).
• GMO Case (Panel 2006).
• EU Selected Customs Matters. (2006) (AB decision 2006)
• Japan & U.S.  -- Zeroring. (AB Report 1.09.07).
• U.S. -- A/D Measure on Shrimp from Ecuador (Panel 1.30.07).
• E-Gambling Compliance Panel (March 30, 2007).
• U.S. - China (Subsidies) (pending 2007).
• U.S. - China (IPR) (pending 2007).
• U.S. China (Market Access) (pending 2007).
• Shrimp from Thailand (Panel 2008).
• U.S. Hormone Sanctions (Panel 2008).
• Mexico - U.S. (Steel -- A.D. / Zeroring) (AB 2008). 
• U.S. v. India Alcoholic Duties (Panel 2008).
• Subsidy Cotton -Compliance -- Brazil v. U.S. (AB 2008).
• U.S. v. China Auto Supply (Panel 2008) (conclusion); . Edited Case.

                                Agreements.

• "Summary of Final Act of Uruguay Round."
• GATT 1947.
• Legal Texts for the Uruguay Round.
•  Intellectual Property Agreement. (TRIPS).
• Services Agreement. (GATS).
• Antidumping Agreement
• Subsidies Agreement.
• Safeguards Agreement.
• Sanitary & Phytosanitary Agreement. (SPS)
• Information Technology Agreement.

                                             Case Studies.

• 45 WTO Case Studies of Managing Challenges. (2005)
  • "Introduction."
• "Case Study: Brazil & G-20 Developing Countries." (2005).
• "Case Study: Indian Shrimp Industry & A/ D." (2005),
• WTO Dispute Settlement:  Case Summaries (2007).  
• China's Shanghai WTO Center, Two China Case Studies & Lessons (2008).

               

• IMPORTANT LINKS.               

• World Trade Organization. (WTO).
  • WTO (News).
  • WTO (Dispute / News).
  • Dispute Resolution.
  • Doha Trade Negotiations.
  • Hong Kong Ministerial (Dec. 2005).
  • World Tariff Profiles (2007).
• WTO Webcasting (videos).
• Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. (USTR).
  • USTR / WTO.
  • Dispute Resolution. 
  • Dispute Resolution (Press Releases).
  • Small Business & Trade.
  • Free Trade Agreements website.
• Advisory Center on WTO Law.
•  www.Alibaba.com (Global Trade Online Market).
• Business Roundtable (Trade Center).
• Center for Trade Policy Studies. (CATO).
• Columbia Program in International Investment.
• Davos World Forum.
  • 2007 Annual Meeting.
• DOC / Chief Counsel for International Commerce
• Dept. of Commerce -- International Trade Administration.
  • Import Administration.
  • Market Access & Compliance.
  • Trade Remedy Compliance.
• Dept. of State -- WTO site.
• Dept. of State (Export Controls).
• Dept. of Agriculture -- WTO site.
• Dep. of Justice (Criminal Division) -- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act .
• E-Commerce Times.
• Economics & National Security (Princeton Report 2006).
• Electronic Resources for International Economic Law (ASIL).
• E-Resource for International Economic Law (Amer. Society of International Law).
• Export Controls (News) (BIS,  DOC).
• EU & the WTO. 
• EU & the DSU. 
• EU Law.
• EU Trade.
• EU --  PowerPoint -- "The European Union Trade Policy." (EU, October 2006).
• FDA & Food Imports.
• Financial Services Forum.
• Friends of the Earth (WTO / GMO).
• Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA).  
• Free Trade.org (CATO)
• Dispute Settlement Harvard Home Page.
• Association of Foreign Investors in Real Estate (AFIRE).
• Geneva Briefing Book -- WTO (U.S. Mission to the U.N. in Europe).
• Global Business Dialogue (Electronic Commerce) 
• Global Competitiveness Report (Davos / World Economic Forum).
• Global Trade Watch.
• IMF (Trade).
• Institute for Agriculture & Trade Policy.
• Institute for International Economics.
• International Economic Law Resources (Electronic Information System for IL / (ASIL)
• Institute of  International Economic Law (Georgetown).
• International Trade Administration (Commerce).
• International Trade Forum.  (International Trade Center).
• International Trade Center. (Geneva, Switzerland) (WTO / UNCTAD).
• International Trade Law Center (ILI).
• ITC (Trade Forum).
• J. of International Economic Law (Oxford).
• Millennium Development Goals -- Market Access Indicators (ITC, UNCTAD & WTO).
• National Foreign Trade Council.
• OECD (Trade).
• Organization for International Investment (OFII).
• Oxfam (Make Trade Fair).
• Private Equity Council.
• SEC -- Link of Firms & State Sponsored Terrorism.
• Society of International Economic Law.
• Terrorism & Financial Intelligence (Treasury Dept.)
  • U.S. Government Links (Terrorism)
  • U.N. Links (Terrorism).
• Trade Compliance Center (Dept. of Commerce).
• Trade Remedy Compliance (foreign laws) (Commerce).
• Trade Justice Movement (TJM / U.K.)
• Transparency International (corruption).
• U.N. Economic Commission for Europe. (UNECE).
• U.S. Customs & Border Protection (Import and Export).
• U.S. Dept. of State -- State Sponsor of Terrorism.
• U.S. Court of International Trade (USCIT)
• U.S. -- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (USDOJ)
• U.S. -- Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (Summary) (USDOJ).
• U.S. - China Business Council.
• U.S. - Russia Business Council WTO Update
• U.S. Council for International Business.
• U.S. International Trade Commission.
• Virginia International Trade (VEDP).
• Washington Trade Daily (Trade Links),
• World Bank (Trade).
• World Customs Organization (WCO).
• WTO Law Advisory Centre.
• WTO (Dept. of State).
• World Trade Institute (Switzerland).
  • NCCR Trade Regulation  (Switzerland)
• World Trade Online.
• World Trade Law.net 
  • World trade law journals.

    

POWERPOINT'S.

• Malawer, "E-Commerce & Global Trade." (2007) (PowerPoint)
• Malawer, "U.S. Law & Global Trade." (2008) (PowerPoint)
• Malawer, "Trade Law & Global Technology." (2005) (PowerPoint)
• Malawer, "World Trade Organization & Dispute Resolution." (2008). (PowerPoint).
• Malawer, "U.S. & Global Antitrust (Mergers & Conspiracies)." (2008) (PowerPoint)
• Malawer, "Global Mergers & National Security." (2008) (PowerPoint)
• Malawer, "State Trade Sanctions (Burma Case)." (2007) (PowerPoint).

VIDEOS.

• "From GATT to the WTO." (WTO 1995).
• “Ministerial Conference – Singapore : Global Challenges.” (1997).
• “To the Heart of the WTO (Brazil & Norway).” (January 2003).
• "The WTO – Can it Still do its Job? (Harvard International Week, 2004).
• “Solving Trade Disputes.” (WTO 1999).
• WTO Forum – “The DSU & 21^st Century – Reforms?” (WTO 2007).
• WTO Forum --  “The GATT / WTO at  60.” (WTO 2008).
• “Commanding Heights – Rules for Global Trade & Finance in  the Era of Globalization.”

GOVERNMENT  RESEARCH LINKS.

• Congressional Research Service Reports (CRS).
• General Accounting Office (GAO).

GENERAL LAW RESEARCH LINKS.

• Federal Judiciary (Administrative Office of  U.S. Courts).
• Find Law.com  
• Law.com
• Legal Aspects of Trade & Investment (Dept. of Commerce)  
• Legal Information Institute (Cornell Law School)  
• Lexis 
• Library of Congress (Global Legal Information Network)  

GLOBAL TRADE NEWS. (Please click here.)         RSS Trade Updates from Financial Times on international economy.

• USTR News Updates.
• USITC News Updates.
• WTO News Updates.

                                

   National Security Law is offered by Dr. Malawer this Spring (2008). http://www.nationalsecuritylaw.net/ 

            

                      

     

                                                     

                                  Dr. Stuart Malawer at the Great Wall in China while attending the China Trade Program.

                                      Dr. Malawer welcomes comments and questions at StuartMalawer@msn.com

                                                                      Stuart Malawer@ 2008

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