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United States of America: Bill to ban imports of goods for which there is no registered domestic agent
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A bill under consideration in the U.S.
The Custom Union of Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan
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The Customs Union (hereinafter – CU) was established between Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia on the basis of the Eurasian economic community (EurAsEC) and is based on a system of treaties between or with participation of CU member
Iraq: Amendment to Investment Law allowing foreigners to own land for housing projects
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According to a Reuters article on 23 November 2009, Iraq’s parliament passed the first amendment to Investment Law No 13 of the year 2006 allowing foreigners to own land for housing projects.
United States of America: Renewal of preferential trade programs
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The authorizations for two preferential trade programs that extend duty-free treatment to U.S. imports from developing countries were due to expire on December 31, 2009 unless new legislation was approved to renew the programs.
Mexico: Unilateral tariff elimination.
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Paraguay: Buy national policy and domestic labour content.
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On 24 February 2009, the Paraguayan Finance Ministry specified changes to public procurement policy in relation to the national stimulus plan.
Spain: State Fund for a Dynamic Economy and Employment
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On 28 November 2008, the Spanish Government created a State Fund for a Dynamic Economy and Employment ("Fondo especial del Estado para la dinamización de la economía y el empleo") with an endowment of € 3 billion.
Spain: State Fund for Local Investment
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On 28 November 2008, the Spanish Government created a State Fund for Local Investment ("Fondo Estatal de Inversión Local") with an endowment of € 8 billion.
France: More restrictive public procurement rules for construction work tenders
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According to the Décret no 2008-1355, issued on 19 December 2008, relating to the implementation of the French stimulus plan, with respect to public procurement, the maximum threshold for the value of a construction project where an awardin
Switzerland: Proposals to strengthen rules for "Made in Switzerland” designations with implications for local content
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On 25 March 2009, the Federal Council decided to include foodstuffs as part of the legislative amendment project to strengthen protection for “Made in Switzerland” designations and the Swiss Cross (the ‘Swissness’ project).
