Work with industry to coordinate trade and technology policies. Continued success of the U.S. computer industry around the world depends on its ability to bring competitive products to market quickly. Reflect in U.S. policymaking the importance of exports to the economic strength of the U.S., by assuring that U.S. competitiveness is not needlessly undermined by inappropriate barriers to exports. Avoid provisions restricting foreign participation in domestic markets, which may lead to retaliation against U.S. companies in world markets. Establish open markets.
Open markets are the key to global competitiveness.
To remain competitive around the world, U.S. high-technology companies must be strong exporters and wise importers. Devote adequate resources to ensure an effective implementation of the Uruguay Round, the North American Free Trade Agreement, and other multilateral trade and investment agreements. Emphasize full implementation of the 1992 agreement to open Japan's public sector computer market to foreign products and services while ensuring continued progress on the 1990 Revised Supercomputer Procurement Agreement and the 1991 Semiconductor Trade Agreement with Japan. Support industry efforts to develop national and global information infrastructures. However, the government does have an important role to play as a stimulator of private sector efforts.