News from 2023
Statement April 2023 Resumed Session of the Sixth Committee ILC’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Madame Chair. The United States is pleased to address the provisions of the Draft Articles relating to the definition of crimes against humanity, the general obligations of States, and the obligation of prevention.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Mali
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
We are pleased to see that the Secretary-General’s report focuses on the four parameters included in the UN strategic review of MINUSMA.
Remarks at UN Commission on Population and Development 56th Session
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Mr. Chairman, the United States is pleased to participate in this Fifty-sixth Session of the Commission on Population and Development.
Statement April 2023 Resumed Session of the Sixth Committee ILC’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Mr. Chair. The United States welcomes the opportunity to address the provisions of the Draft Articles relating to national measures.
Statement April 2023 Resumed Session of the Sixth Committee ILC’s Draft Articles on the Prevention and Punishment of Crimes against Humanity
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you, Madame Chair. The United States welcomes the opportunity to address the provisions of the Draft Articles relating to international measures.
Remarks at a UN Security Council Briefing on Colombia
By State Newswire Report | Apr 15, 2023
Thank you. Let me start by underscoring our appreciate for the vital role that the UN Verification Mission continues to play in supporting peace in Colombia.
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:
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.
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”).
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.
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 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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The United States Welcomes Release of Detainees from Yemeni Conflict
By State Newswire | Apr 15, 2023
News Release: The United States welcomes the release of nearly 900 detainees from all sides of the Yemen conflict. This release reunifies hundreds of families ahead of Eid al-Fitr and takes place amidst a 13-month period of calm initiated by the UN-mediated truce.