U.S. Trade Representative
Recent News About U.S. Trade Representative
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Readout of April Negotiating Round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership
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.
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Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Japan’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Japan Minister for Foreign Affairs Hayashi Yoshimasa.
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Readout of Ambassador Tai’s Meeting with Philippine Labor Leaders
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.
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Readout of Ambassador Tai's Meeting with Philippine Secretary of Labor and Employment Bienvenido “Benny” Laguesma
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.
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Ambassador Katherine Tai to Travel to Republic of the Philippines and Japan
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.
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USTR to Hold Stakeholder IPEF Listening Sessions for Third Negotiating Round
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.
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WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: U.S. Formally Accepts WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies
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.
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Ambassador Tai Signs U.S. Instrument of Acceptance of WTO Agreement on Fisheries Subsidies Alongside WTO Director General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
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.
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Joint Statement On The Joint Commercial Commission Between The United States And The Republic Of Moldova
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).
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United States and New Zealand Meet Under Bilateral Trade and Investment Framework Agreement
On Tuesday, April 4, the United States and New Zealand held productive discussions under the Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
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Statement by Ambassador Katherine Tai Celebrating Arab American Heritage Month
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today released the following statement to commemorate Arab American Heritage Month.
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United States to Participate in Third Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) Negotiating Round in Singapore
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.
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For Women and by Women - First and Foremost at USTR
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.
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USTR Releases 2023 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers
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.
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United States and Mexico Announce Plan to Remediate Denials of Rights at Manufacturas VU Facility
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.
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Japan's New Biofuels Policy Allows for Increased Exports of U.S. Ethanol
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.
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Readout of Ambassador Jayme White’s Meeting with Minister of State Nigel Huddleston and Visit to London
Deputy United States Trade Representative Jayme White today met with the United Kingdom’s Minister of State at the Department for Business, Nigel Huddleston.
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Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with the President of the Republic of Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol.
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Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Korea's Minister for Trade Ahn Dukgeun
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.
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Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai's Meeting with Korea's Minister of Employment and Labor Lee Jung-Sik
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met today with Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Lee Jung-Sik.