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International Trade
Newsletter - October 8, 2002
 
In this Issue...
Bush Administration Announces Plan to Seek Rollback of Most Steel Subsidies
 
 October 8, 2002
 

The Bush administration has called for the worldwide elimination of most government subsidies to steel makers. The proposal is intended to address the global overcapacity that has plagued the industry for decades. The United States announced its proposal at a meeting of 39 steel-producing countries held under the auspices of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). The U.S. proposal would seek the elimination of substantially all government subsidies to the steel industry, with the possible exceptions of government support to close outdated steel plants and help to retrain laid-off steel workers. The U.S. plan also would address such issues as eliminating various trade barriers countries use to keep steel out of their markets.

For more information, contact Andrea Ewart or Ron Oleynik, toll free at 888-688-8500, or via e-mail at aewart@hklaw.com and roleynik@hklaw.com, respectively.