U.S., allies to ease more curbs on high-tech sales to East Europe
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The US and its allies agreed, at a special meeting of the 17-nation Coordinating Committee for Multilateral Export Controls (Cocom), to ease restrictions on the sale of high-technology goods to countries in Eastern Europe. Items being considered include telecommunications equipment, precision machine tools and 32-bit microcomputers. Some members want the USSR given the same priority as will be accorded to Hungary, Poland, Czechoslovakia and East Germany, but the US opposes this, saying the USSR still imposes the possibility of a strategic threat. Faster clearance procedures will apply to the USSR, although it will not be given the preferential treatment that other Warsaw Pact countries will enjoy. US officials say Cocom's changed policies reflect a willingness to adapt to 'the changing strategic threat' from Eastern Europe.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1990
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Computer makers fear proposal from Europe could cut U.S. sales
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US computer manufacturers fear that a proposed security standard could make it more difficult for US companies to sell computers in Europe. Four nations - France, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Netherlands - are pushing for the standard. The four nations released their initial proposal, called 'IT Sec,' in May 1990. Observers say Europe's computer industry might impose the standard to lock US manufacturers out of European markets. A meeting is scheduled for Sep 25 in Brussels. IBM, DEC and other US companies will then have an opportunity to critique the European plan. The US Commerce Department is also preparing a position paper.
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1990
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Talks break off between AMR's Sabre, European computer reservation system
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Sabre Travel Information Network, the largest US computerized airline reservation system, breaks off talks about a possible joint venture with Europe's Amadeus Global Travel Distribution. 'Unbridedable differences in corporate philosophy' are cited as the reason. The companies have a preliminary agreement, signed in Nov 1990, and they have permission from the European Economic Community to proceed. But the companies could not conclude an arrangement. They reportedly disagree about marketing strategies. According to Kevin Murphy, an industry observer with Morgan Stanley, it was 'a marriage not made in heaven.'
Publication Name: The Wall Street Journal Western Edition
Subject: Business, general
ISSN: 0193-2241
Year: 1991
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