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United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Deliver Major Speech at the University of Southern California During Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
On Friday, May 5, 2023, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will deliver a major speech at the University of Southern California’s Marshall School of Business in recognition of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month.
USTR Releases 2023 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released its 2023 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.
Transcript: Digital Press Briefing with Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today held a digital press briefing to discuss her recent travel to the Philippines and Japan, as well as the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to engaging in the Indo-Pacific region -- including through the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
USTR Announces Sushan Demirjian as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative today announced that Sushan Demirjian will serve as the Assistant United States Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness.
United States Announces Successful Resolution of a Rapid Response Mechanism Petition Regarding a Unique Fabricating Facility in Mexico
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Department of Labor Deputy Undersecretary for International Affairs Thea Lee today announced the resolution of a United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) petition related to a Unique Fabricating facility in Santiago de Querétaro, where workers were denied their rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai in Honor of Earth Day
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement in honor of Earth Day:
What They Are Reading: Ambassador Katherine Tai Strengthens U.S. Trade Relationship with Key Indo-Pacific Partners
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
This week, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai traveled to Manila and Tokyo to underscore the Biden Administration’s commitment to the Indo-Pacific region.
Readout of April Negotiating Round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
The United States and Kenya held an in-person negotiating round for the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Nairobi, Kenya from April 17-20, 2023.
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa.
Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Philippine Labor Leaders
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with labor leaders from the Philippines and discussed the strong relationship between the United States and the Philippines.
Readout of Ambassador Tai's Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma and discussed opportunities to strengthen the important partnership between the two countries and enhance labor standards in the global economy.
Readout of Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield’s Meeting with Colombian President Gustavo Petro
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to U.S. Mission to the United Nations Spokesperson Nate Evans:
Secretary Blinken’s Call with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The below is attributable to Principal Deputy Spokesperson Vedant Patel:
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Availability at the ECDC African Community Center of Denver, Colorado
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m really pleased to be here with all of you at the African Center
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Fireside Chat with Dr. Fritz Mayer, Dean of the Josef Korbel School at the University of Denver
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: (In progress) and [Madeleine Albright] presented herself in that way until she passed away.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Arria-Formula Meeting on the Abduction and Deportation of Children During Armed Conflict
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Thank you very, very much. I would like to thank everyone for participating in today’s important discussion on the global issue of the abduction and deportation of children during situations of armed conflict.
Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Availability at the “Cities Summit of the Americas”
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon, everyone. I am really delighted to be here at the Cities Summit.
Remarks by Ambassador Thomas-Greenfield During a Panel on Elevating Local Leadership on Global Priorities at the “Cities Summit of the Americas&
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
MR. TONY PIPA: So, Ambassador, Mayor, I’m really privileged to be here in this conversation with you – two leaders that I really deeply admire – just to continue discussing, as we’ve been, about how to elevate local city leadership on global priorities and within traditional global governance.
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning the Taliban’s Repression of Afghan Wome
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
The United Nations Security Council resolution unanimously adopted today sends a clear message to the Taliban:
Explanation of Vote Following the Adoption of a UN Security Council Resolution Condemning the Taliban’s Repression of Women and Girls
By State Newswire Report | May 1, 2023
Good afternoon, colleagues. Today, the Security Council has sent a clear, unanimous message to the Taliban and to the world: We will not stand for the Taliban’s repression of women and girls.