Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Role of Congress in Trade Policy (open access)

Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) and the Role of Congress in Trade Policy

This report presents background and analysis on the development of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), which expired on July 1, 2007. The report also includes a summary of the major provisions under the recently expired authority and a discussion of the issues that have arisen in the debate over TPA renewal. It also explores the policy options available to Congress and will be updated as the congressional debate unfolds.
Date: November 4, 2010
Creator: Hornbeck, J. F. & Cooper, William H.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Negotiation of New Panama Canal Treaties: Background and Pros and Cons (open access)

Negotiation of New Panama Canal Treaties: Background and Pros and Cons

This report outlines United States policy and negotiation of treatise that pertain to the Panama Canal.
Date: November 23, 1971
Creator: Hagen, Virginia M.
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement (open access)

The Proposed U.S.-Panama Free Trade Agreement

On November 16, 2003, President George W. Bush formally notified Congress of his intention to negotiate a bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) with Panama. Negotiations commenced in April 2004 and eight rounds have been held, the latest concluded in February 2005. Since then, talks have stalled but could resume by year-end 2005.
Date: November 1, 2005
Creator: Hornbeck, J. F.
System: The UNT Digital Library