Saturday, January 20, 2007

USTR aide warns of more WTO cases against China (Auto parts)


USTR aide warns of more WTO cases against China
Reuters - The United States joined Canada and the European Union last year in a complaint against China's tariffs on auto parts that they said were applied in a way that discriminated against foreign suppliers. There's been no decision in that case. Reuters

Florida businessman purchases properties near city's riverfront
Vicksburg Post - The properties are Nick's Auto Parts, 1733 Washington St., and vacant lots at 1100 Walnut St. and on the western side of Washington Street across from Green Street. Reached by phone this week, Hellring said he did not have specific plans for the

WTO to name judges for China auto row
Daily Times - GENEVA: World Trade Organi-sation (WTO) chief Pascal Lamy will name three judges to probe a complaint against China over auto parts brought by the European Union, the United States and Canada, diplomats said on Friday. Lamy was asked to step in after

How's the Kimchi? Secret Lives of North Korean Workers Abroad
Radio Free Asia - According to German public broadcaster ARD, French, German, and U.S. auto manufacturers are pressuring a Czech auto parts plant to ensure better protection of its North Korean women workers human rights. The Snezka factory, located in Nachod near

Wagoner calls for U.S. to focus on alternative fuel
Detroit News - Touching on many of the same topics Tuesday was Tim Leuliette, chairman and CEO of Plymouth-based auto parts supplier Metaldyne Corp. He has been outspoken on the issue of shifting the nation away from its dependence on oil. In a speech at the world