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The aim of the research: international trade is one of the most important instruments in the modern globalized economy which is used to achieve wealth and economic growth in all countries of the world that belong to the free trade and open market system governed by such international organizations as World Trade Organization (WTO) or World Customs Organization (WCO). This year (in February 2021) the European Commission also presented and outlined the EU future guidelines/strategy of the international trade and customs policy ("Trade Policy Review", COM (2021) 66 final (European Commission, 2021). Having this in mind, the author of the article reviews the provisions of the above-mentioned document regarding the planned changes in the EU trade policy towards specific third countries (major EU trading partners) and analyses their significance for the EU Member States (including Lithuania)

The aim of the research: international trade is one of the most important instruments in the modern globalized economy which is used to achieve wealth and economic growth in all countries of the world that belong to the free trade and open market system governed by such international organizations as World Trade Organization (WTO) or World Customs Organization (WCO). This year (in February 2021) the European Commission also presented and outlined the EU future guidelines/strategy of the international trade and customs policy ("Trade Policy Review", COM (2021) 66 final (European Commission, 2021). Having this in mind, the author of the article reviews the provisions of the above-mentioned document regarding the planned changes in the EU trade policy towards specific third countries (major EU trading partners) and analyses their significance for the EU Member States (including Lithuania)

The news media have been filled in recent years with stories of questionable conduct by transnational corporations (TNCs). Allegations and admissions of bribes and "dubious" payments or "improper" benefits to governmental and political figures and groups have been rife. In response, numerous national bodies have set about the task of investigating and dealing with questionable TNC conduct. In the United States, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Internal Revenue Service, the State Department, the Defense Department, the Justice Department, the Overseas Private Investment Corporation, the Congress, and the Executive have been active on the problem. Various international bodies have also investigated and taken steps to deal with question able TNC conduct. This note focuses on the progress made in this area by two international organizations, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the Organization of American States (OAS). The former recently produced a code of conduct for TNCs; the latter is in the process of producing such a code. By examining the approaches undertaken by these two organizations and noting some deficiencies, criticisms, and suggestions, the author has concluded that, although little progress on creating a workable system of international norms has as yet been made, the efforts of the OECD and the OAS represent a significant first step.