Saturday, January 25, 2003

So Many Online Sales, So Little in Tax Revenue. Forecasters say state budgets may come up short next year by as much as $80 billion. Some hope taxes on onlines sales can fill the gap. By Norm Alster. [New York Times: Business] 11:02:31 PM

Another S.U.V. Option, With Options. Although the Mitsubishi Outlander S.U.V. turned out better than expected, it doesn't rise to the top of a crowded field. By Bob Knoll. [New York Times: Business] 10:58:39 PM

Hong Kong Shippers Scramble to Meet New U.S. Cargo Rules. New York Times Jan 25 2003 8:52PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 7:43:05 PM

M'sia's manufacturing investment falls 36%. Asia1.com.sg - Sat Jan 25, 03:23 pm GMT [News4Sites - Manufacturing] 5:14:49 PM

The Newsletter: Port of Tacoma may hold bragging rights. Seattle Times Jan 24 2003 12:32PM ET [Moreover - moreover...] 12:13:03 PM

New safeguards for car buyers. news.com.au Jan 24 2003 4:55PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:11:26 PM

Motor vehicles sales to grow by 3.5 pct to 450,000 units in 2003. Utusan Online Jan 24 2003 7:50PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:09:54 PM

Motor industry expects another record year. thestar.com.my Jan 24 2003 8:30PM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:08:04 PM

Business Advocacy: Setting Strategies that Influence Trade Policy. Businesses in developing countries, not just developed ones, have been able to advocate successfully to improve their competitive position in international markets. This article provides real-life examples and a road map to help businesses shape effective advocacy strategies. [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 12:06:20 PM

Why Business Needs to Know More About WTO Rules. WTO rules are increasingly being adapted as national trade laws. Businesses can help shape the rules as they develop — if they are committed to dialogue. Below, ITC answers some frequent questions it receives on the subject. [International Trade Forum - The quarterly magazine of the International Trade Centre] 12:05:06 PM

Vehicle sales growth may decelerate slightly. New Straits Times Jan 25 2003 10:09AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:01:00 PM

U.S. Auto Sales Off to Sluggish Start. Charlotte Observer Jan 25 2003 10:31AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 12:00:12 PM

Lemmings come by car - the WTO column. Chinabiz.org - Sat Jan 25, 03:55 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:58:47 AM

Interest heats up for trade in Mexico. Fresnobee.com - Sat Jan 25, 05:44 am GMT [News4Sites - Trade] 11:45:29 AM

Safe Going In an SUV. Washington Post Jan 25 2003 0:25AM ET [Moreover - Automotive industry news] 11:43:14 AM

Mexico Keeps Eye on U.S. Indicators. Few people watch every economic indicator from Washington more closely than Mexico's president, Vicente Fox, and his economic team. By Elisabeth Malkin. [New York Times: Business] 11:31:56 AM