This 15-page research report written for the international trade lawyer provides an analysis of the Bipartisan Trade Promotion Authority Act of 2002 and overall strategies for negotiations. The report provides a breakdown of the key provisions outlined in this agreement, including a list of general, as well as more specific, trade negotiating objectives, and a description of the role both the President and Congress play in negotiating such trade agreements. This report takes us through international trade negotiations from the beginning steps of negotiation and consultation to the final process of approval.

Other topics include:

• Trade Promotion Authority
• free trade agreements
• Doha Round of World Trade Organization (WTO) negotiations
• the Congressional Oversight Group
• mock mark-up sessions
• countervailing duties

This Executive Report is written by:

• Stuart E. Eizenstat, Partner, Covington & Burling
• Marney L. Cheek, Special Counsel, Covington & Burling

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