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Globalization & Trade

In today's global economy, the distinction between foreign affairs and domestic policy is increasingly blurred. State responsibilities in economic development, education, public health and a host of other sectors require them to develop their international capacity.
American states spent almost $200 million on export promotion, educational exchanges, and other international programs in 2002, up from $20 million in 1982. States also maintain a network of more than 200 trade offices worldwide. At the same time, new developments in international trade policy have implications for state powers in government procurement, land use and many other areas. CSG tracks trends in globalization and trade policy and assists states in crafting effective policy responses to this new policy arena.

 

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globalization & trade: state legislation
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globalization & trade: state programs
Innovations Awards
Winner - Nevada - 2005 - International Representatives Program
This program developed a number of international offices around the world to represent the state’s economic, trade and investment interests. Because the offices are kept with independent representatives paid by clients on both sides of a deal, they increase state exports, establish a network of strategic foreign representatives and do not cost the state any money.

 

 

 

globalization & trade: publications
2008
  1. "Paving the Road to Prosperity: Auto Industry in the South Faring Well in Contracting National Economy," State News, Aug. 2008.
2006
  1. “Competing in a Global Economy: Lieutenant Governors Discuss Future Based on Technology, International Trade,” State News, Sept. 2006.
  2. “States Crosswise with Crossing Rules: States and Provinces Concerned About Economic Impact of Proposed Passport Requirements,” State News, Feb. 2006.
  3. “Border Initiative Could Slow Binational Travel and Trade,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2006.
  4. “Plugging a Hole: New Pacts Strengthen Ban on, Regulation of Water Diversions,” Stateline Midwest, Jan. 2006.
2005
  1. Trends in America: Navigating Turbulence to Success, Dec. 2005.
  2. “A World of Possibilities for Agri-Business in China,” State News, Nov./Dec. 2005.
  3. “Beyond Borders: Midwestern Legislative Conference Annual Meeting Examines State of U.S.-Canada Relations,” Stateline Midwest, Sept. 2005.
  4. “Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead,” State News, Aug. 2005.
  5. Trends in America: Charting the Course Ahead, June 2005.
  6. “Governors’ Initiatives in 2005: Facing Up to the Problem?” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  7. “The Challenges Facing the Eastern Region and Partners,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  8. “Forecast for the South: Partly Sunny Skies with a Chance of Rain,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  9. “Western Growth Trends: Pressure on People and Resources,” Spectrum, Spring 2005.
  10. “States Get Savvy on Trade Strategy,” State News, May 2005.
  11. “Roles Differ, But Goals Similar for State, Provincial Lawmakers,” Stateline Midwest, May 2005.
2004
  1. “Identifying a Need: Midwestern Legislators Examine the Future of Animal ID in the United States and Canada,” State News, Oct. 2004.
  2. “States Promote International Trade of Agricultural Products,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2004.
  3. “Regional Cooperation: The Border Legislative Conference,” Spectrum, Fall 2004.
  4. “Prescription Drug Importation Gains Momentum,” State News, Aug. 2004.
  5. TrendsAlert: Prescription Drug Importation, June 2004.
  6. “Improvements to Transportation Corridors Part of Efforts to Boost Trade Opportunities,” Firstline Midwest, March 2004.
  7. “Recovering From Mad Cow Case, States Consider Protections,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2004.
  8. “The Drive to Move South: The Growing Role of the Automobile Industry in the Southern States,” Spectrum, Winter 2004.
2003
  1. State Official’s Guide to International Affairs, 2003.
  1. Issue Brief: Sending Jobs Overseas—A Growing Policy Debate in the Public Sector, Eastern Regional Conference, Oct. 2003.
  2. “Leaders Learning to Adapt to Changes in U.S.-Canada Relations,” Stateline Midwest, Aug. 2003.
  3. “Interstate Cooperation,” State Government News, June/July 2003.
  4. “The Case for State Export Programs,” State Government News, May 2003.
  5. “Building Partnerships With South Africa,” State Government News, Feb. 2003.
2002
  1. “To Trade or Not to Trade? States Take the Lead on Trade With Cuba,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2002.
  2. “Building Capacity in Asia: CSG’s State Environmental Initiative Exports Best Practices,” State Government News, Oct. 2002.
  3. “Plugging the Holes: States Play a Large Role in Border Security,” State Government News, Aug. 2002.
  4. “Midwestern Governors’ Conference Delegation Begins Dialogue with EU on Biotechnology,” Stateline Midwest, July 2002.
  5. “Travel and Tourism: Export of Tomorrow,” Spectrum, Spring 2002.
  6. “Border Security and Trade,” The Nor’Easter, Spring 2002.
  7. “Biometric Border Solutions,” State Government News, May 2002.
  8. “Building Lasting Relationships: In an Era of Insecurity, States Are Leading the Way in Creating Partnerships Around the World,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  9. “The Ties That Bind: The Midwest and Canada Are Partners in More Than Trade,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  10. “The Outlook for Trade,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  11. “Stronger Bonds Across the Southern Border,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  12. “New Faces of Development Assistance,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  13. “Future Foreign Policy Directions,” State Government News, Feb. 2002.
  14. “Utah Welcomes the World,” State Government News, Jan. 2002.
  15. “International Trade Between Latin America and the Southern Legislative Conference States,” Spectrum, Winter 2002.
2001
  1. “Lawmakers See Devastation Caused by Foot and Mouth Disease,” Stateline Midwest, Dec. 2001.
  2. “The World Hears You,” State Government News, Oct. 2001.
  3. “Concern over Border Trade, Security Heightens After Attacks,” Stateline Midwest, Oct. 2001.
  4. Forging New Trade Relationships: Latin America and the Southern Legislative Conference States, Southern Legislative Conference, July 2001.
  5. “A Journey to the Promised Land,” State Government News, May 2001.
  6. “International Trade Programs Can Help States’ Businesses and Economies Grow,” Firstline Midwest, May 2001.
2000
  1. “An Economic Splash: Hawaii Makes Some Changes to Ride the Wave of Change,” State Government News, Nov./Dec. 2000.
  2. “Guarding the Great Lakes,” State Government News, Oct. 2000.
  3. “Biotech Crops Sow Debate,” State Government News, June/July. 2000.
  4. “Six States Reach Out to Asia,” State Government News, June/July. 2000.
  5. “Governors Travel the World Looking for Trade Opportunities,” Stateline Midwest, July 2000.
  6. “Do-Gooder Global Trade,” State Government News, March 2000.
  7. “States, the WTO and Seattle,” State Government News, March 2000.
  8. “States Go Global,” State Government News, Feb. 2000.
  9. “World Trade is Big Business in the Midwest,” Stateline Midwest, Feb. 2000.
  10. “Biotechnology: Curse or Cure?” State Government News, Jan. 2000.
  1. An Assessment of States’ International Capacity, Jan. 2000.