U.S. Trade Representative Portman to Address Consumer Electronics Association Board of Industry Leaders; CEA to Release New Data Demonstrating Economic Impact of Consumer Technology.

Consumer Electronics Association:

WHAT:       United States Trade Representative (USTR) Rob Portman,
            will address the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA(R))
            Board of Industry Leaders. Ambassador Portman will discuss
            the non-agricultural market access (NAMA) negotiations in
            the Doha round, as well as the markets USTR has opened and
            seeks to open through bilateral and regional free trade
            agreements.

            Ambassador Portman's comments will come a day after CEA
            releases new data demonstrating the significant
            contributions of the consumer technology industry to the
            United States economy. CEA's forthcoming white paper will
            include industry employment figures along with data on
            wage and productivity growth.

            CEA's Board of Industry Leaders meets three times annually
            to review the state of the industry and determine the
            organization's strategic goals. Additionally, the Board of
            Industry Leaders elects CEA's officers every fall.

WHEN:       CEA Board of Industry Leaders Meeting:
            Wednesday, March 15th from 3:15-4:00 p.m.

WHERE:      Ronald Reagan International Trade Center (Atrium Hall)
            1300 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
            Washington, DC

WHO:        Ambassador Rob Portman, United States Trade Representative

ABOUT CEA:  The Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) is the
            preeminent trade association promoting growth in the
            consumer technology industry through technology policy,
            events, research, promotion and the fostering of business
            and strategic relationships. CEA represents more than
            2,100 corporate members involved in the design,
            development, manufacturing, distribution and integration
            of audio, video, mobile electronics, wireless and landline
            communications, information technology, home networking,
            multimedia and accessory products, as well as related
            services that are sold through consumer channels.
            Combined, CEA's members account for more than $125 billion
            in annual sales. CEA's resources are available online at
            www.CE.org, the definitive source for information about
            the consumer electronics industry.

            CEA also sponsors and manages the International CES -
            Defining Tomorrow's Technology. All profits from CES are
            reinvested into industry services, including technical
            training and education, industry promotion, engineering
            standards development, market research and legislative
            advocacy.