e. nuclear non-proliferation, human rights, regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe and reform of the United Nations.
Since 1989, the United States have given more than 4 billion dollars to Poland for debt reduction, privatization, financial stabilization, financial institution building, entrepreneurial training, support for free press and support to improve Poland's environment. The United States Peace Corps" largest programs in the world is in Poland (until 2002).
Economic issues are playing a larger role in the relationship between Poland and the United States. One of the main issues is the difference between tariffs on products originating in Europe and non-European origins. Many of Poland's leaders are for foreign (U.S.) investments. They encourage it.
Warsaw is Poland's capital. The strongest economic growth during the past few years has been seen in Warsaw. The products manufactured in this area are television sets, computer hardware and software, tape recorders, passenger cars, and tractors. The capital has more than 280,000 businesses (the foreign investment markets have created more than 11,000 jobs). To name a few of the foreign investors: PepsiCo, Proctor & Gamble, Reynolds, General Motors and Colgate. To name a few of financial and insurance companies based in Warsaw, Poland: Pioneer, AIG, Nationwide, Citibank, Amerbank, GE Capital and Bank of America. Although banking services continue to adapt and modernize to the changing times, banking services varies from one back to the next. With the gradual installation of new telecommunications, a growing number of banks are establishing banking operations in Poland. The second largest investment city in Poland is Poznan which have most banks headquartered there. Likewise, many insurance companies operate in this city as well. There are about 1,000 companies invested in this city. The most recognized foreign (U.
