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China on Monday launched a 150 percent special export tariff on nitrogenous fertilizer and synthetic ammonia, a move to satisfy domestic demand, according tothe customs tariff commission (CTC) of the State Council.
The commission said the special tariff on the two products would last through the end of this year. The previous tariff for the two fertilizers was 100 percent.
The commission also said the 100 percent special export tariff on other fertilizers has been extended to the end of this year.
On April 20, the country started collecting a 100-percent special tariff (a tariff yet again levied on export fertilizers in addition to the common tariff rate) on all fertilizer exports and some fertilizer-related raw materials through Sept. 30, a period of high domestic demand.
Artisan Business Group will be providing a corporate workshop on "Market Entry Strategies - Establishing a Business Operation in China" for California-based CID, Inc. on Sept 18-19.
If your company needs training for your export staff, please contact us for a free proposal http://www.midwestUSAChina.com
Mr. Brian Su, President of Artisan Business Group will be meeting a group of Chinese manufacturers who are attending 2008 IMTS in Chicago Sept 6-13. The representatives will be coming from Guangdong province, Zhejiang province, and Guizhou provinces, China.
The 2008 International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS 2008) is the 27th edition of the premier manufacturing technology show in North America. From September 8-13, more than 1,500 exhibiting companies will occupy 1.2 million net square feet of exhibit space and attract more than 91,000 buyers and sellers from 119 countries.
After successfully entering China market last year, Woodson, Inc., is now planning "Treasures of King Tut" exhibitions in Korea. Artisan Business Group has been assisting the firm in exploring new markets in Asia since 2007. Artisan Business Group will continue to help the firm identify partners in Seoul, Korea. For more details on how we can help your firm in Asia, please log on http://www.midwestUSAChina.com.
Japanese culture is very different from the American. All aspects of Japanese life, especially business relations, are governed by strict rules of etiquette. A foreign business person who is either ignorant of, or insensitive to, Japanese customs and etiquette needlessly jeopardizes his company's prospects in this country.
This cross-culture presentation is designed to educate U.S. firms and executives on how to effectively communicate and work with Japanese partners and colleagues. The session will show you Japanese business customs and traditions. You will learn about proper protocol and etiquette and discover cultural taboos and useful tips on gestures, tipping, proper greetings, forms of address, business negotiation styles, social protocol, building relationship and much more.
The seminar in designed to provide foreign executives with a through grounding in the culture and evolution of the American regulatory system and an understanding of the issues, forces, institutions and laws that impact the U.S. network of business regulation. The format will be lecture and discussion.
Outline
The seminar will provide a basic understanding of the evolution of business regulation and American democracy. Several competing theoretical perspectives, i.e. political economy, social democratic, free markets, etc. will be presented. A consolidated and applicable, dynamic model of the relationship of business and the external environment will be developed and discussed
An examination of the American political system, the role ofGovernment in society and the American public policy process will be presented. The role of the business sector and strategies for managing the public policy process will be discussed.
An examination of the American regulatory spectrum to include the typology of regulations, reasons for regulations and the costs and benefits of regulations will be discussed.
The seminar will address governments’ role in regulating markets and competition and discuss: competition, monopoly, natural monopoly, oligopoly, cartels, price fixing and contestable market theory. Ethical and social responsibilities are also dealt with.
The seminar will address the various systems and responsibilities of U.S. federal, state and local governments in developing and administering business regulatory functions.
The seminar will discuss doing business in the United States and ‘managing’ cross cultural variables.
For more information about the lecturer (registered lobbyist in the U.S.) and fees, please contact Mr. Brian Su at http://www.ArtisanBusinessGroup.com
Artisan Business Group announces government business relationship services to international clients in the U.S. Our senior partner and registered lobbyist Mr. Bernard Sieracki will assist your firm in better understanding American regulatory requirements and environment and help your firm interact and communicate with U.S. public officials and government agencies.
Bernard Sieracki has been representing business and public interests to government and the general public for over thirty years. His concentration has been within the State of Illinois, however; his experience also includes work with the United States Congress, federal agencies and several mid-western states. He represents clients in the legislative debate as well as rule-making and compliance issues before regulatory agencies. He has negotiated contract and grant agreements between government entities, private business and Illinois universities.
During his tenure as a representative to government for private industry Sieracki acted as the media spokesman for major industries and has appeared on numerous radio and television news programs. He acted as the spokesman for the American Petroleum Institute during the oil embargo. Sieracki currently serves as a guest host for the Illinois Channel; an Illinois based political affairs television program carried in over 80 Illinois cities.
His experience includes serving on industry grant evaluation committees and government advisory boards and has spoken and delivered papers at business conferences.
He was adjunct professor of political science at Illinois State University from 2002 to 2006 teaching undergraduate courses and a graduate seminar and currently teaches at the University of Illinois at Springfield. His courses deal with state and municipal government, regulatory affairs and the role of lobbying in the policy formation process. He has been a presenter at the Illinois Historical Preservation Agency’s annual ‘Illinois History Conference’ and also served as a moderator for presentations and panel discussions.
Bernard Sieracki received a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Roosevelt University and Master of Arts degree in Political Science and Ph.D. in Public Administration from the University of Illinois, Chicago. His dissertation examine the cultural, political, legal and economic transformations that led Illinois to establish the first ‘strong’ regulatory state agency in the United States, ‘The Illinois Railroad and Warehouse Commission of 1873.
If you or your company have a business issue with the U.S. government agencies, please contact Mr. Brian Su at http://www.midwestUSAChina.com
As our firm continues to expand and secure clients across the globe, we are continuing to form mutually-profitable relationships with select strategic partners from all over the world. If your firm engages in the areas of international business and trade consultancy, and is interested in partnering with Artisan Business Group (USA), please contact us to discuss possible collaborations.
