News from 2023
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:
Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development, Mary Ng
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today met with Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business, and Economic Development, Mary Ng.
Celebrating Women Innovators on World Intellectual Property Day
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
World Intellectual Property Day is today, April 26. Every year, April 26 is an important date to highlight the value of protecting innovation and creativity through strong intellectual property (IP) rights – rights the State Department’s Office of Intellectual Property Enforcement defends every day.
Secretary Blinken Delivers Remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken will deliver closing remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit on Thursday, May 4, 2023 at 11:10 a.m.
Commercial Diplomacy USA Tour Heads to Houston, TX
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
From May 3-5, Special Representative for Commercial and Business Affairs Dilawar Syed will travel to Houston, TX to meet with business leaders and local government officials.
President Joe Biden’s trip to the United Kingdom and Ireland
By State Newswire Report | May 3, 2023
During President Biden’s four-day visit to the United Kingdom and Ireland this week, he commemorated 25 years of the Good Friday Agreements and discussed a number of global issues with leaders, including the war in Ukraine.
The 28th National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
On April 18, Assistant Secretary Lee Satterfield will deliver remarks at The 28th National Capitol Forum on Hispanic Higher Education.
Earth Day 2023 - Invest in Our Planet: Fulbright Amazonia
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
In preparation for the upcoming International celebration of Earth Day 2023, we will feature exchange programs, initiatives and individuals currently working to counteract the devastating effects of global climate change and human-caused environmental degradation.
IVLP Participants Unite to Address the Climate Crisis
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Climate change is a complex and urgent issue that knows no borders. As a global community, we are collectively responsible for addressing this crisis that has drastic implications for the environment, economic development, public health, and more.
MentorTalks: Art, Science, and Space Diplomacy
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
What does it take to go from teaching middle school to leading digital efforts for the Artemis missions at NASA?
Secretary Blinken and Secretary Mayorkas to Deliver Remarks on New Regional Migration Management Measures with Partners in South and Central America
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas will deliver remarks on new regional migration management measures that the United States government will implement with partners in South and Central America when the CDC’s Title 42 public health order lifts.
Secretary Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas at a Joint Press Availability
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
SECRETARY BLINKEN: Well, good morning, everyone. Let me just say at the top that besides being delighted to be joined by Secretary Mayorkas, I also want to take this opportunity to say how thrilled I am that we have Matt Miller joining us as our new spokesperson.
McCaul on Being Sanctioned by CCP
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul issued the following statement on being sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in response to the chairman’s delegation trip to Taiwan last week.
Release of the 2023 Annual Report on International Parental Child Abduction
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today the Department of State submitted to Congress its 2023 Annual Report on International Child Abduction.
Chairman McCaul on Arrest of Pentagon Leak Suspect
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the arrest of the Pentagon documents leak suspect.
McCaul on the Anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s Wrongful Detainment by Russia
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul issued the following statement on the one year anniversary of Vladimir Kara-Murza’s wrongful detainment by Russia.
McCaul, Meeks Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Protection of Civilians in Sudan
By State Newswire Report | May 4, 2023
Today, House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (D-NY) issued the following joint statement on the fighting in Khartoum.