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| keypeople      = Harold McGraw III, Chairman<br/>Mark W. Albers, Vice Chairman<br/> Thomas M.T. Niles, Vice Chairman<br/>William G. Parrett, Vice Chairman<br/>Inge Thulin, Vice Chairman<br/>Donald Monks, Tresurer<br/>John E. Merow, Esq., Secretary<br/> Peter M. Robinson, President
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'''USCIB''' is the abbreviation for '''United States Council for International Business'''. It was established in the year 1945 to promote free trade and to represent businesses in the then newly formed United Nations.<ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=697 uscib.org]About USCIB</ref> Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, USCIB also has its offices in Washington, D.C. and consists of a network of sister business organizations across the world.<ref name="link2">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2410 uscib.org]</ref>
The '''United States Council for International Business''' ('''USCIB''') was established in 1945 to promote free trade and to represent American businesses in the then newly formed United Nations.<ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=697 uscib.org]About USCIB</ref> Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, USCIB also has an office in Washington, D.C. and consists of a network of sister business organizations across the world.<ref name="link2">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2410 uscib.org]</ref>
 
The USCIB aims at providing leading American companies a recognition to succeed in the international market by helping them to work with like-minded firms to influence rules, laws and policies that will hold back the competitiveness of US businesses based anywhere in the world. It basically gives American businesses a table where they can present the American business ideas as well as the values and solutions on a large number of issues which might range from e-commerce to environment as well as to labor relations – directly to the policymakers of the United States and officials of the United Nations as well as of the European Union and other important groups and governments.<ref name="link2">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2410 uscib.org]</ref>
 
== Functions of the USCIB ==
 
The USCIB works on various fronts and ensures that there is a smooth way for American Commerce overseas. It promotes the practical business service such as international commercial arbitration to settle the disputes in a swift manner.<ref name="link2">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2410 uscib.org]</ref>
 
== Mission Statement of the USCIB ==
 
USCIB works for the advancement of the global interests of American businesses both at domestic levels as well as at the international levels. The USCIB is kind of an American associate of the International Chamber of Commerce or the [[ICC]], the International Organization of Employers (IOE) and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development [[OECD]]. Officially, the USCIB represents US business position both in the intergovernmental bodies as well as at the foreign business communities and their respective governments. <ref name="link3">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2664 uscib.org]Mission statement</ref>


USCIB looks at a comprehensive range of issues related to policy making with the sole motive of enhancing an open system for free flow of trade, investment as well as finance, which will benefit the businesses and lead towards an overall human welfare as well as contribute to the economic growth and preserve the environment.<ref name="link3">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2664 uscib.org]Mission statement</ref>
The USCIB works for the advancement of American businesses both at the domestic and international level. It is affiliated with the [[ICC|International Chamber of Commerce]], the International Organization of Employers (IOE), and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development ([[OECD]]). The USCIB represents US business position both in intergovernmental bodies as well as in foreign business communities and their respective governments, such as the WTO, the ILO, and other U.N. bodies.


USCIB also put forward its stand in the various committees and other working bodies who are made up of the experts from the businesses for its strong 300 global membership. It also puts forward its stand to the intergovernmental organizations such as the OECD, the World Trade Organization (WTO) and the ILO and several other bodies of the United Nations System with which its international associates have official consultative status on behalf of the world business. <ref name="link3">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2664 uscib.org]Mission statement</ref>
The USCIB deals with a comprehensive range of issues related to policy making, with the sole motive of enhancing an open system for the free flow of trade, investment, and finance, in a way that will benefit business and lead toward overall human welfare, contribute to the economic growth, and preserve the environment. One of the ways it attempts to strengthen international business relations is to support the harmonization of commercial processes worldwide. It also issues ATA Carnets, a document which temporarily allows the duty-free import of goods into the U.S and other countries, specifically for the use of trade shows, commercial samples and professional equipment. It also promots the use of the ICC International Court of Arbitration within the U.S. for the settlement of commercial disputes.


By working on the harmonization of commercial practices in the International Chamber of Commerce, the USCIB facilitates international trade. The USCIB issues as well as guarantees ATA Carnets which are nothing but documents under which the merchandise can be imported duty free on a temporary basis in the United States as well as in the other countries. The USCIB also works to promote the use of ICC, International Court of Arbitration in the United States to solve the commercial disputes.<ref name="link3">[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2664 uscib.org]Mission statement</ref>
The USCIB is divided into over 50 committees and working groups, which are made up of business experts from over 300 member corporations, professional firms and industry associations.<ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2664 USCID Mission Statement]</ref><ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=2410 USCIB at a Glance]</ref>


== USCIB and ICANN ==
== USCIB and ICANN ==


The USCIB was one of the founding members of the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) GNSO’s business Constituency. It was also one of the active members in the formation process of ICANN. This was mainly because of the technical coordination of the Internet and the importance of the Internet to all of its business. <ref>[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/7144996/Christopher-G-Martin-USCIB docstoc.com]</ref> The USCIB also contributes towards the ICANN Leadership Selections by participating in the Nominating Committee (NomCom). <ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=4006 uscib.org]Latest from USCIB</ref>
The USCIB was one of the founding members for the [[Business Constituency]] within [[ICANN]]'s [[GNSO]]. It was also one of the active members in the formation process of ICANN. due to the importance of the Internet to businesses.<ref>[http://www.docstoc.com/docs/7144996/Christopher-G-Martin-USCIB docstoc.com]</ref> The USCIB also contributes to leadership selection within ICANN by participating in the Nominating Committee ([[NomCom]]).<ref>[http://www.uscib.org/index.asp?documentID=4006 Latest from USCIB]</ref>


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Founded: 1945
Headquarters: 1212 Avenue of the Americas
New York, NY 10036
Country: USA
Website: uscib.org
Facebook: USCIB
LinkedIn: USCIB
Twitter: @USCIB
Key People
Harold McGraw III, Chairman
Mark W. Albers, Vice Chairman
Thomas M.T. Niles, Vice Chairman
William G. Parrett, Vice Chairman
Inge Thulin, Vice Chairman
Donald Monks, Treasurer
John E. Merow, Esq., Secretary
Peter M. Robinson, President

The United States Council for International Business (USCIB) was established in 1945 to promote free trade and to represent American businesses in the then newly formed United Nations.[1] Headquartered in Midtown Manhattan, USCIB also has an office in Washington, D.C. and consists of a network of sister business organizations across the world.[2]

The USCIB works for the advancement of American businesses both at the domestic and international level. It is affiliated with the International Chamber of Commerce, the International Organization of Employers (IOE), and the Business and Industry Advisory Committee (BIAC) to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). The USCIB represents US business position both in intergovernmental bodies as well as in foreign business communities and their respective governments, such as the WTO, the ILO, and other U.N. bodies.

The USCIB deals with a comprehensive range of issues related to policy making, with the sole motive of enhancing an open system for the free flow of trade, investment, and finance, in a way that will benefit business and lead toward overall human welfare, contribute to the economic growth, and preserve the environment. One of the ways it attempts to strengthen international business relations is to support the harmonization of commercial processes worldwide. It also issues ATA Carnets, a document which temporarily allows the duty-free import of goods into the U.S and other countries, specifically for the use of trade shows, commercial samples and professional equipment. It also promots the use of the ICC International Court of Arbitration within the U.S. for the settlement of commercial disputes.

The USCIB is divided into over 50 committees and working groups, which are made up of business experts from over 300 member corporations, professional firms and industry associations.[3][4]

USCIB and ICANN

The USCIB was one of the founding members for the Business Constituency within ICANN's GNSO. It was also one of the active members in the formation process of ICANN. due to the importance of the Internet to businesses.[5] The USCIB also contributes to leadership selection within ICANN by participating in the Nominating Committee (NomCom).[6]

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