Event Name:
The China Tires Case: What's Riding On It?

Where:
Covington and Burling Conference Center
1201 Penn. Ave. NW
12th Floor
Washington, DC  20004

When:
September 18, 2009    9:00 am - 11:00 am

Cost
$45.00

Event Description
The report on the Sec. 421 case regarding tires from China marks the first major trade decision of the new administration.  The unions filing the original petition seek some protection for US tire manufacturers; yet the ITC recommendation in favor of graduated tariffs over three years also noted that a resulting adjustment in the market share for tires would likely shift toward other foreign competition.  Any decision will have political ramifications and could signal a significant policy shift from the prior administration.  Our expert panel will convene just one week since the report was released, giving WITA members fresh reaction and insight from some of the most accomplished and informed trade professionals in the field.

Related Articles:
Washington Post: China May Appeal Tire Tariff to WTO
 U.S. to Impose Tariff on Tires From China
As Cheaper Chinese Tires Roll In, Obama Faces an Early Trade Test

LA Times: White House defends tariffs on Chinese tires

Yahoo AP News: China files WTO complaint on US tires tariffs

Bloomberg: Rubber Slumps Most in 9 Months After U.S. Imposes Tire Tariffs

The Economist: America, China and protectionism: Wearing thin

If you know of other related articles online, please forward the link to:
events@wita.org

Sponsors :
WITA

Event Speakers
Charles FREEMAN, Chair for China Studies, Center for Strategic and International Studies and Senior Advisor, McClarty Associates; Viji RANGASWAMI, Chief International Trade Counsel and Staff Director Ways and Means Committee (D); David ROSS, International Trade Counsel, Senate Finance Committee (R); Both of our Hill speakers will be off-the-record, comments not to be used. David SPOONER, Partner, Squire Sanders Dempsey; and Eric SALONEN, Partner, Stewart and Stewart.

With your Moderator: Amb. John VERONEAU, Partner, Covington and Burling

Additional Event Information
Prepayment is required for this event. Please present Photo ID to be admitted to 1201 Penn. Ave. NW. Please arrive early (8:45AM or earlier) because there will likely be a line at the security desk. WITA maintains a 48 hour cancellation policy. Cancellations within 48 hours of the event will be billed cover costs.

Contact * :
Jim Lim

Contact phone * :
202-312-1600

Contact Email * :
events@wita.org

Registration deadline (MM/DD/YYYY) :
2009-09-16 00:00:00

Event Type
WITA Event