USTR Requests Comments on Foreign Trade Barriers for Report

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative is asking for comments to the agency to help it identify significant tariff and non-tariff barriers U.S. companies face when exporting goods. The agency will use the comments to compile its National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, a document that is traditionally released in the early months of each year. Stakeholders should submit comments on all barriers U.S. companies face, notably tariff barriers, government procurement mandates, forced localization barriers, export subsidies, anti-competitive policies that may involve state-owned enterprises, and other barriers. Comments are due by Oct. 29 and should be submitted on http://www.regulations.gov under docket number USTR-2014-0014.