State Newswire Report News
Empowering Women Innovators to Create a Better Future
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
As the State Department’s Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs, I work with senior officials around the world to reduce the barriers that prevent U.S. companies from competing in overseas markets.
Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Republic of the Philippines and Japan
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Manila, Republic of the Philippines on April 16 – 18, and Tokyo, Japan on April 18 – April 20 as part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s efforts to strengthen ties with key partners in the Indo-Pacific region.
USTR to Hold Stakeholder IPEF Listening Sessions for Third Negotiating Round
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invites interested stakeholders to take part in two listening session opportunities on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) for the third full in-person negotiating round.
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
By State Newswire Report | Apr 16, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai yesterday signed and presented the United States’ official instrument of acceptance of the Fisheries Subsidies Agreement to World Trade Organization (WTO) Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Ambassador Tai Signs U.S. Instrument of Acceptance of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Alongside WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today signed the United States’ instrument of acceptance of the World Trade Organization (WTO) Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies and presented it to WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala.
Joint Statement On The Joint Commercial Commission Between The United States And The Republic Of Moldova
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Delegations from the Republic of Moldova and the United States of America met in Chisinau, under the auspices of the Moldova – U.S. Joint Commercial Commission (JCC).
United States and New Zealand Meet Under Bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
On Tuesday, April 4, the United States and New Zealand held productive discussions under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement to commemorate Arab American Heritage Month.
United States to Participate in Third Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Singapore
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The Office of the United States Trade Representative and the U.S. Department of Commerce today announced that a U.S. delegation will travel to Singapore for the third negotiating round of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) from May 8-15, 2023.
For Women and by Women - First and Foremost at USTR
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
As we celebrate Women’s History month at the Office of the Trade Representative, we want to give special recognition to the women who make international trade happen – inventing, manufacturing, buying and selling, and seizing opportunities for themselves and their families.
USTR Releases 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report), providing a comprehensive review of significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports of goods and services, U.S. foreign direct investment, and U.S. electronic commerce in key export markets for the United States.
United States and Mexico Announce Plan to Remediate Denials of Rights at Manufacturas VU Facility
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
The United States and Mexico today announced a course of remediation to address denials of rights at the Manufacturas VU automotive components facility in Piedras Negras, Coahuila, Mexico.
Japan's New Biofuels Policy Allows for Increased Exports of U.S. Ethanol
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Following extensive engagement by the Office of the United States Trade Representative, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Embassy Tokyo, Japan published a new biofuels policy today that will allow the United States to capture up to 100 percent of Japan’s on-road ethanol market.
Readout of Ambassador Jayme White’s Meeting with Minister of State Nigel Huddleston and Visit to London
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for Business, Nigel Huddleston.
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol.
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Korea's Minister for Trade Ahn Dukgeun
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Korea’s Minister for Trade, Ahn Dukgeun. Ambassador Tai is visiting Korea to lead the U.S. delegation to the Indo-Pacific Regional meeting of the second Summit for Democracy.
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Korea's Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Jung-Sik
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Lee Jung-Sik.
United States and Japan Sign Critical Minerals Agreement
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai and Japan’s Ambassador to the United States, Tomita Koji, today signed a critical minerals agreement (“Agreement Between the Government of Japan and the Government of the United States of America on Strengthening Critical Minerals Supply Chains”).
Statement by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the Burma Regime Airstrike
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Today, the UN Security Council discussed the Burma military’s April 11 airstrike in the Sagaing region that killed more than 130 people and injured dozens of others, including children.
Fact Sheet: U.S. Successful Negotiation in the UN General Assembly Fifth Committee – First Resumed Session 2023
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
During the first resumed session of the Fifth Committee, USUN advanced policy priorities to modernize the UN workforce and strengthen accountability, including: