US proposes 'musical instrument passports'

BANGKOK (AP) — Musicians, take note: Next time you travel abroad, you might need a passport — for your instrument.

Legislators urge government to press China on duty evasion

Congressional Steel Caucus members are urging the U.S. Department of Commerce to enforce a ban on China's dumping subsidized steel pipe used in oil and gas drilling into the American market.

Indiana marks 25 years as sister state to Zhejiang, China

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman on Wednesday celebrated the 25th anniversary of Indiana's sister-state relationship with Zhejiang Province, China.

USW lauds decision on steel pipe imports

In a unanimous 6-to-0 vote Thursday, the U.S. International Trade Commission voted to continue levying duties on circular welded pipe and tube imports from seven countries.

Duties will continue on tin-coated steel from Japan

In a decision a group of U.S. legislators and union officials welcomed, the International Trade Commission voted Tuesday to continue placing duties on tin-coated steel products imported from Japan.

Visclosky testifies to support extending tariffs

U.S. Rep. Pete Visclosky testified at an International Trade Commission hearing Thursday morning in support of extending tariffs on a range of imported steel products in an effort to support domestic producers.

Local firm reflects push to boost exports and meet U.S. goal

ST. JOHN | Bill Keith's business office is akin to a mad scientist's lab.

Legislators press for duties on imported tin products from Japan

Fifteen members of Congress sent a letter to the U.S. International Trade Commission on Wednesday urging it to maintain duties on tin mill products imported from Japan.

Obama warns China against 'skirting the rules'

WASHINGTON | President Barack Obama warned China Tuesday that it would not be allowed to gain a competitive advantage in world trade by "skirting the rules."

Study: Chicago area needs innovation to maintain competitive edge

The tri-state Chicago area is in jeopardy of falling behind other global economic powerhouses despite its large size and national importance, according to results released Friday from a study led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Study: Chicago area needs innovation to maintain edge

The tri-state Chicago area is in jeopardy of falling behind other global economic powerhouses despite its large size and national importance, according to a new study led by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.

'Unfair' tariffs making American vehicles costly in China, lawmakers say

More than two dozen members of the U.S. House of Representatives sent a letter Monday to President Barack Obama criticizing new duties being levied on American-made vehicles sold in China.

Obama call for manufacturing revival a tough goal

President Barack Obama is making a strong election-year push for an economic revival "built on American manufacturing." But he faces an uphill slog, with little consensus even within his own party on how to do it.

Steel Caucus says courts need to revisit trade policy decision

Congressional Steel Caucus members say they are concerned about the impact a mid-December decision from a federal appellate court could have on trade-sensitive American industries.

Lt. Gov. Sillman will lead trade delegation to Japan next month

INDIANAPOLIS | Lt. Gov. Becky Skillman will lead an Indiana trade delegation to Japan next month.

CenterPoint at GSU announces international trade resources

UNIVERSITY PARK | Governors State University has announced its new Illinois International Trade Center and additional educational opportunities for regional businesses.

Local MBA students gain firsthand glimpse of Chile's emerging economy

GARY | Business students who donned hairnets, plastic smocks and shoe covers to tour Dole's salad processing facility in Chile couldn't help but giggle at the sight of one another, but Dole workers weren't laughing at the stringent food safety practice.

Restrictions sought on imported steel

A group of legislators and executives from domestic steel companies is supporting the extension of duties on certain imported steel products from Brazil, Russia and Japan.

Forum on agricultural exports, IL

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois officials will co-host a forum in Chicago this week to help growers in the state increase export sales and learn more about international markets.

Economic growth slows to 1.6 pct. in the spring

WASHINGTON | The economy grew at a much slower pace this spring than previously estimated, mostly due to the largest surge in imports in 26 years and a slowdown in companies' restocking of goods,