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.

March 12, 2009: The Global Services Coalition, in a new letter to the leaders of the G-20, calls for a renewal and strengtening of the "standstill" on new trade barriers. For a copy of the letter, click here.

March 4, 2009: CSI Vice President John Goyer testified in front of USTR's Trade Policy Staff Committee on the proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement. For a copy of his remarks, 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.

February 11, 2009: Trade data released by the U.S. Department of Commerce show that U.S. trade in services continues to be a source of strength in the face of the severe economic downturn and financial crisis. For a copy of the press release, click here.

February 5, 2009: CSI welcomes agreement on Trade Adjustment Assistance. For a copy of the press release, 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.

December 12, 2008: CSI submits comments on telecom trade barriers in foreign markets.  For a copy of the statement, 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.

November 3, 2008: CSI President Bob Vastine's speech, published in the Chinese Certified Public Accountant. For his speech, click here.

October 20, 2008: CSI releases statement on the strong growth in services exports and sales from U.S. affiliates. For a copy of the press release, click here.

October 16, 2008: CSI presents at MOFCOM's International Seminar on Trade in Services. For a copy of the presentation, click here.

October 7, 2008: Coalition of Service Industries submits testimony to the ITC on Property and Casualty Insurance Services: Competitive Conditions In Foreign Markets. For a copy of the statement, click here.

October 3, 2008:CSI President Bob Vastine addressed the 17th Annual Frontiers in Service Conference which is organized by the University of Maryland Center of Excellence in Service. For a copy of this presentation, click here.

October 2, 2008: CSI President Bob Vastine testified on China’s WTO compliance in services at the Trade Policy Staff Committee’s hearing, which is held to help USTR prepare its annual report to the Congress. To view the testimony, click here.

September 23, 2008: Coalition of Service Industries Welcomes US Negotiations to Join Trans-Pacific Strategic Economic Partnership Agreement.  For the press release, click here.

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