Consumer Goods Trade Mission Set For November

Washington, August 2--The International Trade Administration Office of Consumer Goods is sponsoring a consumer goods trade policy mission to Beijing, China Nov. 8-9, 2004. The event will target sectors of the U.S. consumer goods industry involved in trade with China including carpet. The trade mission will be led by Al Frink, of Fabrica, nominee to become U.S. Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing. The objective of the mission is for representatives of U.S. consumer goods interests to meet with Chinese officials to discuss issues related to 1.) intellectual property rights, 2.) distribution and trading rights, and 3.) standards and technical trade barriers. The mission will take place over a two-day period of meetings in Beijing. During their visit, U.S. representatives can expect to meet with officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Commerce and the State Administration for Quality Supervision and Inspection. Meetings with representatives from particular industries will also be arranged. The cost of the mission is $950.00 per participant which will cover Beijing transportation to and from meetings, some meals and various administrative expenses. Travel to China and lodging in Beijing are not included in this fee. For more information contact Frank Hurd at the Carpet and Rug Institute at 706.428.2136, or email fhurd@carpet-rug.com

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