International Trade Law News

The U.S. International Trade Commission has released the 2004 version of "Shifts in U.S. Merchandise Trade", an annual compendium of data and analysis examining changes in trade with key U.S. partners and in crucial U.S. industries. The ITC publication, which was released in a web-based format at www.usitc.gov/tradeshifts/default.htm, contains a review of U.S. trade performance in 2004, focusing on changes in U.S. exports, imports and trade balances of key natural resource, agricultural and manufacturing industries. The publication also provides information on changes in U.S. trade with major partners and groups. Also available are profiles of the U.S. industry and market for over 250 industry/commodity groups and subgroups, offering data for 2000-2004 on consumption, production, employment, and trade.