ACU
Supports Resolution 3141 to Hold Brazil Accountable
Washington, DC –
July 26 – The American Conservative Union (ACU) today announced
on behalf of its one million members and supporters its support of U.S.
House of Representatives Resolution 3141, directing the President to
terminate Brazil's designation as a developing country, thereby eliminating
the country’s qualification for preferred trade status, or GSP.
This bill, proposed
by Congressman Mark Kirk of Illinois, establishes clear consequences
in response to Brazil’s continued violations against American
intellectual property rights.
“ACU is encouraged
that members of the U.S. House of Representatives are holding Brazil
accountable for its threats against American intellectual property rights”,
said Stacie Rumenap, deputy director of ACU. “It is now time for
the Administration to send a similar message to Brazil’s leadership;
making it clear that threats against American innovation will not go
unanswered,” she continued.
The U.S. Department
of State estimates that Brazilian GSP exports to the United States were
valued at US$2.5 billion in 2003.
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