U.S. Trade Representative
Recent News About U.S. Trade Representative
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Statement from USTR Spokesperson Sam Michel on U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade Signing Ceremony
“Earlier today, Deputy United States Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi attended the signing of the first agreement under the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st Century Trade.
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Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Start of Pride Month
“Pride Month is an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQI+ community and re-commit to the fight for the rights and dignity for all. Our nation’s promise is that all are created equal, endowed with certain unalienable rights. We have not always lived up to this promise and have more work to do to eradicate the prejudice, bigotry, and violence against our fellow citizens. “Since day one, the Biden-Harris Administration has made historic progress in the march toward full equality, which includes prohibiting discrimination in the federal workforce on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation. This also includes encouraging efforts to protect Americans’ privacy and sensitive data from illegal exploitation. “We have a collective duty to recognize the worth and advance the well-being of all human beings. At USTR, we are studying how trade policy impacts all people, including historically underserved communities, to deliver inclusive economic prosperity. This includes supporting efforts to strengthen the scope, availability, and quality of sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) data to ensure that trade policy is a positive, uplifting force for LGBTQI+ workers, consumers, and entrepreneurs. “As we celebrate Pride Month, our Administration pledges to be an active ally in championing the rights of LGBTQI+ people in the United States and around the world. This requires a whole-of-government effort to drive lasting change that makes a difference in the lives of real people. This work demands persistent action from all of us to create a world where love knows no boundaries and people can live freely without fear. We will continue this journey until all stand on equal footing.”
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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers' Rights at Draxton Facility
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has asked Mexico to review whether workers at a Draxton facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato are being denied the rights to freedom of association and collective bargaining.
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U.S.-EU Joint Statement of the Trade and Technology Council
The fourth Ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council (“TTC”) took place in Luleå, Sweden, on 31 May 2023.
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Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade Johan Forssell
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Sweden’s Minister for International Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, Johan Forssell, on the margins of the fourth ministerial meeting of the U.S.-EU Trade and Technology Council (TTC).
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Week Ahead Guidance for the Week of May 30, 2023 – June 2, 2023
Tuesday, May 30, 2023 Ambassador Katherine Tai will be in Luleå, Sweden for the fourth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial, along with the U.S. co-chairs, Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, and meet with the European Union co-chairs, European Commission Executive Vice Presidents Valdis Dombrovskis and Margrethe Vestager.
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Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Sweden
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Luleå, Sweden May 29-31 for the fourth Trade and Technology Council (TTC) Ministerial.
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IPEF Joint Statement for the Trade Pillar, Clean Economy Pillar, and Fair Economy Pillar
Recalling the successful launch of the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) in May 2022, today, the IPEF partners met in Detroit, Michigan for a ministerial meeting.
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Readout of Ambassador Jayme White’s Meeting with UK Minister of State Nigel Huddleston and Reception for the Launch of an Architect’s Agreement
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for Business and Trade, Nigel Huddleston.
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Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development, Mary Ng
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development, Mary Ng.
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Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement to commemorate the beginning of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month:
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Readout of Ambassador María L. Pagán’s Meetings During WTO’s Second “Fish Week”
Deputy United States Trade Representative María L. Pagán participated in meetings at the World Trade Organization (WTO) on the second phase of negotiations of the Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies from April 25 – April 28, 2023.
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United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Travel to Phoenix and Los Angeles
On May 4 - May 5, 2023, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles, California. During this trip, Ambassador Tai will meet with local businesses leaders and national and local government officials.
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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
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.
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USTR Releases 2023 Special 301 Report on Intellectual Property Protection and Enforcement
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.
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Transcript: Digital Press Briefing with Ambassador Katherine Tai, United States Trade Representative
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.
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USTR Announces Sushan Demirjian as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Small Business, Market Access, and Industrial Competitiveness
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.
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United States Announces Successful Resolution of a Rapid Response Mechanism Petition Regarding a Unique Fabricating Facility in Mexico
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.
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Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai in Honor of Earth Day
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement in honor of Earth Day:
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What They Are Reading: Ambassador Katherine Tai Strengthens U.S. Trade Relationship with Key Indo-Pacific Partners
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.