News from May 2023
McCaul, HFAC Members Demand Answers on GEC’s Role in Censorship
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Washington, D.C. - Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX), Subcommittee on Oversight and Accountability Chairman Brian Mast (R-FL), Subcommittee on Global Health, Global Human Rights, and International Organizations Chairman Chris Smith, Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA), Rep. Maria...
Republic of the Marshall Islands Constitution Day
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: On behalf of the people and Government of the United States of America, I congratulate the citizens of the Republic of the Marshall Islands as you celebrate your 44th Constitution Day on May 1.
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 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 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.
Senior Administration Officials On New Regional Migration Management Measures
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: MODERATOR: Good morning, everyone, and welcome to today’s background call. Today’s call will be on background, attributable to senior administration officials and
Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction. The Department is committed to protecting the safety and well-being of U.S. citizens overseas, especially our most vulnerable citizens - children. The Department’s Office of Children’s Issues ...
Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The below is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller
Department of State Signs Memorandum of Understanding with the Denver Office of the Medical Examiner
By State Newswire | May 3, 2023
News Release: The Department of State, through the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, announced a State and Local Partnership Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Denver Office of the Medical Examiner in Denver, Colorado. This MOU will provide the framework for cooperation related to training, advising, and mentoring foreign criminal justice personnel and will support early synthetic drug detection, including fentanyl, and anti-crime efforts overseas.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to Travel to Phoenix and Los Angeles
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
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.
Readout of Ambassador María L. Pagán’s Meetings During WTO’s Second “Fish Week”
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
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.
Statement from Ambassador Katherine Tai on the Start of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
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: