CEA: International Trade Matters

Press Releases

7/15/2010
REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2011 INTERNATIONAL CES
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today announced that registration is open for the 2011 International CES^®, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, scheduled January 6-9, 2011 in Las Vegas, Nevada.

6/4/2010
CCIA, CEA AND TechAmerica URGE OBAMA ADMINISTRATION TO PURSUE A MORE FOCUSED ANTI-COUNTERFEITING TRADE AGREEMENT
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)® President and CEO Gary Shapiro joined with the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and TechAmerica to express concern that the Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) will permit foreign governments to impose significant civil or criminal liability on U.S. companies for activities that are permitted under U.S. law.

5/19/2010
CEA, TECH TRADE GROUPS URGE PASSAGE OF FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro today joined with the leaders of the nation’s high-tech trade associations in urging President Obama to push for the swift passage of pending U.S. trade agreements with Panama, Colombia and South Korea.

3/30/2010
U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE AMBASSADOR RON KIRK TO KEYNOTE SIXTH ANNUAL DIGITAL PATRIOTS DINNER
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) ® today announced that United States Trade Representative, Ambassador Ron Kirk, will deliver a keynote address at the Sixth Annual Digital Patriots Dinner. Vinton G. Cerf, Representative Mike Doyle (D-PA) and Representative Fred Upton (R-MI) will receive 2010 Digital Patriots Awards for their support of technology innovation at the event scheduled for April 21 in Washington, DC.

3/10/2010
CEA URGES REAUTHORIZATION OF U.S.-MEXICO TRUCKING PROGRAM
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today urged Congress to reauthorize an agreement allowing Mexican long-haul trucks to enter the United States for purposes of international trade. A year ago today, Congress voted to cancel funding for the NAFTA cross-border trucking program set up under the Bush administration despite its measurable success. As a result of Congress terminating the trade program, the Mexican government has imposed tariffs on U.S.-produced goods totaling $2.4 billion.

10/23/2009
CEA APPLAUDS REPRESENTATIVE KENDRICK MEEK FOR WITHDRAWING HIS SUPPORT FROM THE MICHAUD BILL
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® applauds Representative Kendrick Meek (D-FL) for his decision this week to withdraw support from the Michaud Bill, which seeks an overhaul of existing trade agreements.

4/24/2009
TECHNOLOGY POLICY, FREE TRADE AND THE DTV TRANSITION FOCUS OF THE 2009 CEA WASHINGTON FORUM
Technology policy in the new Administration, free trade and the final countdown to the digital television (DTV) transition were the major themes at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® Washington Forum, which concluded yesterday in Washington, DC. CEA's Washington Forum, which focused on critical issues facing the technology industry, featured the fifth annual Digital Patriots Awards Dinner, which recognized Representative Roy Blunt (R-MO) and Representative Gregory Meeks (D-NY), for their support in advancing technology innovation.

4/17/2009
CEA Urges President Obama to Support Panama and Colombia Trade Deals at Summit of the Americas
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® urged President Barack Obama to lay the foundation for his trip to the Summit of the Americas, his first visit to Latin America, by signaling to Congress that it is time to establish the “benchmarks” needed to pass pending trade deals with Colombia and Panama.

3/18/2009
CEA CONGRATULATES RON KIRK ON HIS CONFIRMATION AS U.S. TRADE REPRESENTATIVE
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today congratulated Ronald Kirk on becoming the U.S. Trade Representative, our nation’s top trade official, following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate.

3/13/2009
CEA'S GARY SHAPIRO SAYS TECH CAN PULL ECONOMY
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro was named a "Titan of Technology" this morning by the Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) and delivered a groundbreaking speech on the future of the technology industry and our nation's economy. Before several hundred technology executives at an event hosted by the NVTC, Shapiro called innovation and the tech industry our nation's best hope for jobs and economic recovery. He also expressed concern that government may be making matters worse as our nation faces its toughest challenges since World War II.

9/2/2008
MAJORITY OF AMERICANS SUPPORT TRADE, NEW POLL SHOWS
As Republicans arrive in Minneapolis for the GOP National Convention, a new poll released today shows considerable support among Americans for overseas trade. Fifty-eight percent of those polled said they consider trade a good thing because it has reduced the costs of goods such as electronics and clothing while at the same time helping Americans to become more competitive with workers overseas. The survey released by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® was conducted by Zogby International.

8/25/2008
MOST DEMOCRATS BELIEVE THEY BENEFIT FROM TRADE, NEW CEA POLL SHOWS
Heading into the Democratic National Convention, 62 percent of Democrats report they benefit from free trade and 69 percent said it was a “good thing” that trade and global manufacturing have reduced the costs of consumer electronics sold in the United States. The survey of 3,440 people, including more than 1,200 Democrats, was conducted earlier this month by Zogby International.

7/22/2008
CONSUMER ELECTRONICS ASSOCIATION JOINS WITH NYC MAYOR BLOOMBERG IN PRO-TRADE RALLY
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, joined forces with New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other groups today for the launch of a major new nationwide campaign in support of trade.

7/21/2008
CEA TAKES PRO-TRADE ECONOMIC MESSAGE TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today launched a new nationwide grassroots educational initiative to help all Americans understand the importance of trade to creating jobs and driving U.S. economic growth. The cornerstone of this effort, the 28-state “America Wins with Trade” bus tour, launches today in New York City. New Your City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, J&R Music and Computer World CEO Rachelle Friedman and other dignitaries will help kick off the tour at J&R’s Manhattan store.

6/11/2008
CEA Applauds Taiwan Joining Multinational Challenge to European Technology Tarrifs
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today commended Taiwan for filing a complaint at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over tariffs the European Union (EU) imposes on technology products. Taiwan joins the U.S. and Japan, which filed complaints late last month, alleging the EU’s refusal to remove duties on computer monitors, cable converter boxes and printers violates the Information Technology Agreement (ITA).

5/28/2008
CEA APPLAUDS U.S. CHALLENGE TO EUROPEAN TECHNOLOGY TARIFFS
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today applauded the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) for challenging tariffs imposed by European Union (EU) countries on U.S. technology products that impact the ability of American companies to export to Europe. Specifically, USTR today requested consultations with the World Trade Organization (WTO) and challenged the EU’s refusal to remove duties on technology products in compliance with the Information Technology Agreement (ITA).

5/23/2008
"TRADE DAY" DRAWS BROAD SUPPORT FROM ACROSS THE U.S. ECONOMY
The extraordinary and diverse support for today’s White House trade event shows the crucial importance of trade to the U.S. economy, according to the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®.

4/10/2008
HOUSE ACTION ON COLOMBIA TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT SENDS “UNFORTUNATE MESSAGE,” SAYS CEA’S SHAPIRO
Earlier today, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to change the rules requiring a vote on the Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement. The following statement may be attributed to Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro:

4/2/2008
TRADE FUELS $1.4 TRILLION CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY, NEW CEA REPORT FINDS
Fueled by international trade, the consumer electronics (CE) industry is poised to generate $1.4 trillion in direct business activity in 2008, while directly employing more than 4.4 million Americans, according to a new study released today by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®. Burgeoning international trade is helping grow the sector, driving 14 percent of the CE industry's total output and 16 percent of its total employment.

2/25/2008
OPEN ENVIRONMENTS KEY TO INNOVATION ECONOMY, CEA’S SHAPIRO TELLS DETROIT ECONOMIC CLUB
Economic success in the 21st century will be driven by innovation and the ability to access new markets around the globe, allowing U.S. companies to create new jobs and consumers to benefit from technology, Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro said in a speech today before the Detroit Economic Club. Shapiro presented his thoughts on the keys to innovation – open standards and free trade – in a speech titled, “Technological Status Quo: The Oxymoron of Our Times.”

1/18/2008
CEA PRESIDENT AND CEO GARY SHAPIRO TAKES ON CNN'S LOU DOBBS AND HIS ANTI-TRADE, PROTECTIONIST POSITIONS
Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro last night took on CNN’s Lou Dobbs and his anti-trade, protectionist positions during a live “debate” on the cable network’s “Lou Dobbs Tonight.”

1/8/2008
FREE TRADE, CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AND DYNAMIC KEYNOTES HIGHLIGHT DAY ONE OF THE 2008 INTERNATIONAL CES
The 2008 International CES^® opened yesterday with an explosion of cutting-edge technologies, with more than 2,700 innovative exhibitors spanning a record 1.85 million net square feet of exhibit space, as well as dynamic industry keynotes and conference sessions. Produced by the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, the 2008 International CES, the world’s largest tradeshow for consumer technology, runs through Thursday in Las Vegas, Nevada.

1/7/2008
CONTENT AND CONSUMER ELECTRONICS INDUSTRIES UNITE TO ADVOCATE PRO-INTERNATIONAL TRADE POLICYMAKING
The content and consumer electronics industries united around a policy issue driving both industries – international trade. Today, the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^®, the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) and the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) delivered a letter to congressional leadership asking them to advocate a strong trade agenda during the second half of the 110th Congressional Session. Gary Shapiro, CEA president and CEO, announced the letter earlier today during his opening remarks at the 2008 International CES^®, the world's largest consumer technology tradeshow, which runs through Wednesday.

1/7/2008
USTR SUSAN SCHWAB AND CEA PRESIDENT & CEO GARY SHAPIRO AT INTERNATIONAL CES: TRADE IS VITAL TO U.S. ECONOMIC GROWTH AND JOBS
U.S. Trade Representative Susan Schwab and Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® President and CEO Gary Shapiro today held a policy briefing for media that focused on the importance of trade to U.S. economic growth and new jobs.

11/8/2007
CEA APPLAUDS HOUSE APPROVAL OF PERU TRADE PROMOTION AGREEMENT
The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA)^® today applauded the passage of H.R. 3688, the "United States-Peru Trade Promotion Agreement Implementation Act” in the U.S. House of Representatives.