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OverviewOn 31 July 2003, the Senate and, on July 24, the House passed H.R.2739 (United States-Singapore Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act) which is to implement the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (FTA). The FTA would, with a phase-in period, eliminate tariffs on all goods traded between the United States and Singapore, cover trade in services, and protect intellectual property rights. The agreement has received support from the business community and consumer organisations but has been criticised by labour and some environmental interests. Some of the specific concerns raised deal with the restrictions on penalties for unresolvable disputes over labour and environmental issues, the Integrated Sourcing Initiative, potential capital controls, temporary visas, and access for U.S. exports of chewing gum. Since Singapore is a relatively small economy, the economic effects of the U.S.-Singapore Free Trade Agreement, by themselves, are not likely to be great. The debate over implementation of the FTA is falling between business and free trade interests who would benefit from more liberalised trade, particularly in services, and labour or anti-globalisation interests who oppose more FTA's because of the overall impact of imports on jobs and the general effects of globalisation on income distribution, certain jobs, and the environment. Specific provisions of the agreement also have generated debate. This book discusses the problems and issues that the Free Trade Agreement has brought up. Full Product DetailsAuthor: M F CasanovaPublisher: Nova Science Publishers Inc Imprint: Nova Science Publishers Inc Weight: 0.296kg ISBN: 9781594541643ISBN 10: 1594541647 Pages: 193 Publication Date: 15 April 2005 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsLegislative Procedures; Background; Provisions of the Agreement: Trade in Goods; Rules of Origin; Trade in Services; Labour and Environmental Provisions; Joint Committee; Consultations; Dispute Settlement; Capital Controls; Budgetary Impact; Entry into Force; Termination; Issues; Legislative Activity; Index.ReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |