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NEWS ALERT
WTO Rulings Against the Byrd Amendment Prove Costly for the U.S.
On August 31, 2004, the WTO passed a ruling in response to the Byrd Amendment that will cost the U.S. $150 million in penalty tariffs. This WTO response to the Byrd Amendment is causing some U.S. lawmakers to question the U.S.’s future involvement with the WTO. Click here to find a more detailed analysis of the WTO decisions and the implications of those decisions, both for the U.S. and the WTO.
Direct Selling in China — An Opening Door
China evidenced its willingness to permit direct selling operations in a meeting held September 10, 2004 by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce in Xiamen, China. During the meeting, the Ministry introduced its “Proposed Direct Selling Regulations” to pave the way for allowing direct selling activities. Click here for details about the qualifications for direct selling and the regulations regarding sale of products, salesperson, and customer recruiting and training.
