GSN Press Room
September 18, 2009: Panamanian Minister of Commerce and Industry Roberto Henríquez to join Global Services Summit. For a copy of the press release, click here.
September 15, 2009: CSI submitted a statement on the benefits of the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, in response to USTR's requests for comments. For a copy of the statement, click here.
September 14, 2009: Indian Trade Minister Anand Sharma to join Global Services Summit. For a copy of the press release, click here.
August 21, 2009: Inter-American Development Bank President Moreno Joins Impressive List of Speakers at Global Services Summit. For a copy of the press release, click here.
July 31, 2009: In response to the Administration's request for comments on the model bilateral investment treaty (BIT) as part of its review of the BIT program, CSI submitted a statement explaining the economic importance of both inward and outward foreign direct investment, and the need for strong protections for those investments. For a copy of the statement, click here.
July 30, 2009: EU Trade Commissioner Ashton and former USTRs join lineup for the Global Services Summit. For a copy of the press release, click here.
July 22, 2009: House Ways and Means Chairman Charles Rangel to address Global Services Summit. For a copy of the press release, click here.
June 26, 2009: CSI has joined with 21 other leading industry groups in a 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. To view the letter, click here.
June 12, 2009: CSI submits recommendations for the U.S.- China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT). For a copy of the submission, click here.
May 28, 2009: CSI submitted a statement for the record to the House Ways and Means Committee on the investment protections in U.S. bilateral investment treaties and in the investment chapters of our free trade agreements. For a copy of the statement, click here.
April 1, 2009: CSI releases a statement regarding conditions of competition in Japan. For a copy of the press release, click here.
Global Services Coalition Joint Letter to G-20 Leaders:
March 12, 2009: In our November 3, 2008 joint letter, the Global Services Coalition was among the first to urge that G-20 leaders adopt a forceful commitment to refrain from imposing new trade barriers and other restrictions on market access in services and other sectors and to resume the Doha Round of trade negotiations. We were gratified that leaders responded with a pledge to do so, albeit for a period limited to 12 months. For more, click here.
February 27, 2009: In a new letter CSI, along with the National Association of Manufacturers and the American Farm Bureau Federation, calls for a new course in the Doha Round. For a copy of the letter, click here.
January 22, 2009: CSI and 14 other leading business associations have sent a joint letter to the House and Senate leadership expressing opposition to "Buy America" proposals that are being considered in the context of the stimulus package. For a copy of the letter, click here.
November 17, 2008: CSI welcomed actions taken by the G-20 group of nations at their November 15 meeting in Washington, DC to address the economic and financial crises that have impacted the world economy. For a copy of the press release, click here.
November 3, 2008: Global Services Coalition Urges G-20 to Keep Markets Open, Resist Protectionism. For a copy of the letter,
click here.
April 16, 2008 : The Global Services Coalition: Better Offers on Services Essential To Doha Round Success. For a copy of the press release, click here
February 12, 2008: The Global Services Coalition Issues Response to WTO Services Report. For a copy of the press release, click here.
February 21, 2007: Global Services Coalition: Progress in Services Negotiations Needed to Secure Business Support for Doha Round. Click here for statement.
November 13, 2007: The Global Services Coalition Issues Statement Concerning Objectives For WTO Services Negotiations. To view the statement, click here.
July 13, 2006: Global Services Coalition Urges G8 Leaders to Unlock the Doha Round