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U.S. CPSC June 29, 2005	CPSC Signs Cooperative Memorandum of Understanding With Canadian Government The agreement, aimed at further improving consumer safety and making both the U.S. and Canadian marketplaces among the safest in the world, is also part of the Security and Prosperity Partnership between the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
U.S. CPSC January 12, 2006	CPSC Signs Memorandum of Understanding With India's Government To Improve Cooperation and Safety of Consumer Products The agreement calls for an exchange of information on consumer product safety, the development of training programs dealing with consumer product safety, and an exchange of officials, experts and professionals to carry out consumer safety programs.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2006	CPSC Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Republic of Korea to Improve Consumer Product Safety The agreement calls for an exchange of information between the two countries on consumer product safety issues.
U.S. CPSC November 29, 2006	CPSC Signs Cooperative Agreement with Japan to Improve Consumer Product Safety The agreement calls for an exchange of information, the development of training programs dealing with consumer product safety, and an exchange of safety professionals.
U.S. CPSC April 21, 2004	CPSC Signs Cooperative Agreement With Chinese Government To Improve Safety of U.S. Imports By formalizing a working relationship between the US and China, the CPSC and AQSIQ have committed to the exchange of scientific, technical, and regulatory information to help ensure the quality, safety and proper labeling of consumer products.
U.S. CPSC March 7, 2008	Cpsc Initiates Outreach to Vietnam to Ensure Import Safety An agreement calls for information and technical exchanges to implement consumer safety programs.
BusinessWeek April 4, 2005	Little Progress On North American Ties The leaders of Mexico, Canada, and the U.S. tried to put the best face on their Mar. 23 meeting at President George W. Bush's ranch. But deep divisions remain.
U.S. CPSC September 11, 2007	U.S. and Chinese Product Safety Agencies Announce Agreement To Improve The Safety of Imported Toys and Other Consumer Products The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced an agreement with its product safety counterparts in the Chinese government aimed at stopping the use of lead paint in the manufacture of toys and addressing other product safety issues.
U.S. CPSC October 6, 2004	CPSC Targets Vulnerable, Hard-to-Reach Populations - Stratton Tells Congress About Toy and Child Product Safety Actions The CPSC chairman told the House Commerce Subcommittee on Consumer Protection that agency continues to enforce standards, announce recalls, and prevent deaths and injuries from rising.
BusinessWeek August 1, 2005	Quiet Teamwork on Border Safety Mexico's Geronimo Gutierrez talks about the "underestimated" Security & Prosperity Partnership of North America.
U.S. CPSC February 7, 2006	CPSC Signs Statement of Intent with Israel's Government to Improve Safety of Consumer Products The agreement calls for an exchange of information on consumer product safety, cooperation to prevent injuries from hazardous consumer products, the development of training programs dealing with consumer product safety, and an exchange of officials, experts and professionals to carry out consumer safety programs.
U.S. CPSC February 23, 2005	CPSC Signs Cooperative Safety Agreement with the European Commission at International Safety Conference CPSC Chairman and Director General from the EC committed to implement mutually agreed guidelines to strengthen communication between both entities, and to improve consumer health and safety protection in the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU).
U.S. CPSC August 12, 2011	CPSC Renews Memorandum of Understanding With Brazilian Government to Improve Product Safety The two agencies have agreed on a plan of work with joint activities designed to foster cooperation to promote consumer product safety in both countries.
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Geri Smith	Fox: "Mexico Is a True Business Partner" Mexico's President says the key is to see NAFTA as "an association seeking prosperity among the three countries."
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo	U.S.-Mexico Rapport Transformed by Terrorist Threat Efforts are under way on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border to reform the national security relationship between the two nations in response to increased terrorism fears.
U.S. CPSC February 6, 2006	Chairman Hal Stratton Receives Award from American Council of Independent Laboratories Chairman of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission honored as an outstanding leader of government who has distinguished himself in the advancement of national policy for public health and safety.
IndustryWeek February 1, 2009 Adrienne Selko	NAFTA: Learning to Love Thy Neighbor Trade between the United States and its two closest neighbors has accelerated under NAFTA. But there are still some rough patches to work out between the three countries.
BusinessWeek October 27, 2003 Cooper & Madigan	Mexico: Feeble Growth Calls For Heftier Reforms Mexico has not yet benefited from the U.S. growth spurt, and the weak pace emphasizes the need for reforms in labor laws, energy, and taxes.
U.S. CPSC February 14, 2005	CPSC Releases Special Report On Older Consumer Injuries According to a new study on emergency room injuries of adults 65 and older, that age group is increasingly at risk for product-related injuries in or around the home, especially falls.
Chemistry World August 22, 2007 James Mitchell Crow	North Americans Unite to Control Chemicals As part of the latest North American Leaders' Summit, the US, Canada and Mexico have agreed to develop a regional partnership to assess and manage the potential risks from industrial chemicals.
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Geri Smith	It May Be Time for a "NAFTA Plus" To reap the pact's true potential, many officials and experts say it needs to be implemented on a broader scale.
U.S. CPSC April 14, 2004	CPSC, National Safety Organizations Announce Resale Round-Up 2004 CPSC is joining forces with the National Safe Kids Campaign, The Danny Foundation, and the National Association of Resale & Thrift Shops (NARTS) to stop the resale of dangerous products.
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo	Asa Hutchinson Watchful of the Diplomacy of Security The border between Mexico and the United States is more than a massive stretch of arid land. It's also the 2,000-mile long nexus of homeland security and international diplomacy.
U.S. CPSC March 2, 2010	Daiso To Pay $2 Million Civil Penalty for Violations of Federal Safety Laws and Must Stop Importing Children's Products and Toys Into U.S. Due to alleged violations of federal safety laws, the company must now demonstrate to the Commission that it has sufficient knowledge of and is in compliance with CPSC safety standards and testing requirements.
U.S. CPSC November 30, 2005	Federal Agencies Working to Keep Children Safe from Dangerous Toys -- Advise Consumers to Shop Smart for Appropriate-Age Gifts for Youngsters While the government is doing its part to protect young children from hazardous toys, parents and grandparents can contribute to their families safety by being educated shoppers.
Salon.com December 7, 2000 Richard Rodriguez	Prodigal father For decades, Mexico has looked down on Mexican-Americans, but its new president is challenging the nation to look to them instead...
IDB America January 2003	Three cheers for `Chambatel' Mexico's job placement services win award for innovation and quality in public administration
BusinessWeek April 9, 2009	Why Go to Mexico? While China and India grab headlines, Mexico has quietly become more competitive. Here are some crucial factors that have led to this.
U.S. CPSC October 27, 2005	CPSC Logs Record Year For Recalls, Civil Penalties, and Reports of Dangerous Products CPSC obtained the voluntary recall of 397 consumer products in fiscal year 2005. This figure represents the highest number of recalls for the agency in 10 years and includes the highest annual total ever for products not covered by a mandatory safety standard.
National Defense August 2004 Joe Pappalardo	State, Locals on the Ground Taking Security Steps On the state and local levels, law enforcement and first responders know that cooperation is essential to saving lives. That principle is particularly relevant along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Commercial Investment Real Estate Mar/Apr 2012 Oscar J. Franck Terrazas	Mexico or Brazil? Investors may be surprised at the comparison of these two countries.
U.S. CPSC August 10, 2011	Perfect Fitness to Pay $425,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Fall Injury Hazard with Exercise Equipment CPSC staff alleges that Perfect Fitness concluded in June 2008 that its exercise equipment was defective following re-testing of the handle design.
U.S. CPSC October 13, 2005	CPSC Chairman Calls for Comprehensive Safety Review of Portable Generators In light of continuing CO deaths and injuries from the consumer use of portable generators, CPSC Chairman Hal Stratton has directed the staff to undertake a thorough review of portable generator safety.
U.S. CPSC July 20, 2007	New Mexico Company Fined, Ordered To Stop Selling Illegal Fireworks Components In the aftermath of the Fourth of July holiday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is announcing success in its fireworks enforcement program aimed at reducing deaths and injuries from illegal fireworks.
BusinessWeek August 4, 2003 Cooper & Madigan	Mexico: Hostage to Its Neighbor's Troubles Weak demand in the U.S. is becoming a big problem for Mexico's manufacturing sector.
U.S. CPSC April 12, 2005	Nautilus Inc. Agrees to Pay $950,000 Penalty for Failing to Report Bowflex Fitness Machines Defects and Injuries The penalty, which has been provisionally accepted by the Commission, settles allegations that the company failed to give CPSC timely reports on serious injuries and safety defects with nearly 800,000 Bowflex fitness machines.
U.S. CPSC June 21, 2004	CPSC Holds Public Hearing in Tampa, Florida on Swimming Pool Safety The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) currently is intensifying its efforts to reduce the rate of child drowning deaths, and deaths and injuries due to entrapments in pool and spa suction outlets.
U.S. CPSC June 14, 2005	CPSC Staff Powered Scooter Study Shows Just 4 in 10 Victims Wore Helmets In an estimated 10,000 emergency room injuries involving powered scooters, 7 out of 10 incidents were behavior or environment-related. So, following local laws and CPSC safety guidelines can play a strong role in protecting children.
U.S. CPSC October 19, 2004	CPSC Corrects the Record on Consumer Reports Story Consumer Reports falsely asserted that it found 48 consumer products that violated CPSC safety standards. Based on an analysis of information from Consumers Union, CPSC technical experts have concluded that at least 34 of the products listed by Consumer Reports do not violate any CPSC standard.
BusinessWeek September 27, 2004	A Mexico-Japan Trade Deal After six years in the making, Mexico and Japan are finally set to sign a Free Trade Agreement covering most industrial products along with certain agricultural goods -- only the second such deal for Japan.
BusinessWeek December 22, 2003 Smith & Lindblad	Mexico: Was NAFTA Worth It? A tale of what free trade can and cannot do.
U.S. CPSC December 24, 2003	Consumers Are Logging On This Holiday Season to New Federal Web Site Recalls.gov is a "one-stop shop" for consumers to have easier access to all recall announcements from various federal agencies.
U.S. CPSC June 28, 2005	CPSC Warns Consumers of Fireworks Dangers this 4th of July Season To help reduce the number of fireworks-related injuries this summer, CPSC and federal law enforcement agencies are encouraging consumers to keep fireworks out of the hands of children, to safely use legal fireworks and never buy or use illegal fireworks.
Salon.com December 2, 2000 Scarlet Pruitt	The earth literally shakes as Mexico's new president takes charge Boasting a radical plan to open the border and expand trade with the U.S., Vicente Fox takes office and sets the tone for a new North American order.
Investment Advisor September 2008 Melanie Waddell	SEC, DOL to Share Data The SEC and Department of Labor agree to share information on retirement and investments in an effort to protect the $5.8 trillion in retirement assets of American workers.
BusinessWeek August 9, 2004 Geri Smith	Why The Bolsa Is Boiling Mexican stocks have been on a tear, and some see more room to run.
U.S. CPSC January 28, 2011	Raynor Marketing Agrees to $390,000 Civil Penalty for Failing to Report Defective Office Chairs The settlement resolves CPSC staff allegations that Raynor Marketing Ltd. was aware of a defect involving office chairs it sold to consumers, as well incidents and injuries, yet the firm failed to report immediately to CPSC as required by federal law.
Entrepreneur June 2008 Lee Gimpel	Mexico: A Willing Partner Next Door Location and relative ease of doing business make Mexico a good destination for companies with 'First World know-how.'
U.S. Banker November 2003 Karen Krebsbach	The New Mexican Revolution. This One's in Banking. Mexico's banking sector has been in reform mode for more than two decades, but surging competition for the $13 billion remittance market, and promising consumer demographics, will bring banking to millions more Mexicans and continue to reshape the landscape.
U.S. CPSC July 16, 2004	Stratton Tells Congress New Draft Fire Regulations Ready For Commission Review This Fall The staff's draft proposed federal mandatory standards will address deaths and injuries from fires involving open-flame ignition of mattresses and both small open-flame (matches, lighters, candles) and cigarette ignition of upholstered furniture.