January 27, 2010: CSI submits statement to USTR on the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations. For a copy of the statement, click here.

January 27, 2010: CSI signs on to association letter opposing "Buy American" provisions in the Jobs Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 26, 2010: CSI signs onto an association letter to the Cabinet on PRC Indigenous Innovation Policies. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 25, 2010: CSI joins other associations in a letter on pending nominees in the Obama Administration. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 20, 2010: CSI, along with the National Association of Manufacturers, issues new letter to Ambassador Kirk on Nigerian Local Content Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

January 19, 2010: CSI signs association letter on the Model BIT review. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 16, 2009: CSI joins other associations in a joint business letter opposing Buy American provisions in Jobs Bill. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 15, 2009: CSI Welcomes Administration's Intent to Join Trans Pacific Partnership Negotiations. For a copy of the press release, click here.

December 15, 2009: CSI sends a letter to Senators Kerry and Lugar regarding a capital increase for the World Bank Group.  For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 11, 2009: CSI submits comments on telecom trade barriers in foreign markets.  For a copy of the statement, click here.

December 10, 2009: CSI joins several other associations in a letter calling for the Chinese government not to move forward on its Indigenous Innovation Accreditation Policy. For a copy of the letter, click here.

December 4, 2009: CSI signs onto statement regarding Japan Post. For a copy of the statement, click here.

December 2, 2009: 6 Members of Congress appear at an event releasing new jobs data. New data show vast majority of workers in every Congressional District are empoyed in services. For a copy of the press release, click here.

November 16, 2009: CSI Applauds President Obama's Focus on Korea Free Trade Agreement, Trans Pacific Partnership. For a copy of the press release, click here.

November 9, 2009: Coalition of Service Industries Urges President Obama to Use Trip to Strengthen Economic Ties with Asia, Clarify U.S. Trade Objectives in the Region. For a copy of the press release, click here.

October 28, 2009: CSI joined several other major business groups in a letter to the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Finance Committee, urging that the Committee act on the nomination of Michael Punke to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the WTO and Deputy United States Trade Representative. For a copy of the letter, click here.

October 21, 2009: CSI has joined other trade associations in a letter to key Congressmen, asking for assistance in pressing for votes to be held on five nominees to commercial sub-Cabinet posts in the Commerce, Treasury, and State Departments, and at USTR. To view the letter, click here.

October 15, 2009: Global Services Coalition Communique: “Global services businesses call for positive action on trade to create jobs, growth and development.” For a copy of the communique, click here.

October 9, 2009: The Global Services Summit of 2009 has sold out. It is expected to be the largest international services trade event of the year, with keynote opening speaker US Trade Representative Ron Kirk attending. See our press release.

October 2, 2009: CSI President Bob Vastine testified in front of USTR's Trade Policy Staff Committee on China's compliance with its WTO commitments.  For a copy of his testimony, please click here.

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.

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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