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Secretary Blinken Delivers Remarks at the 2023 SelectUSA Investment Summit

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.


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Celebrating Women Innovators on World Intellectual Property Day

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.


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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.


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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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Remarks by Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield During a Press Availability at the ECDC African Community Center of Denver, Colorado

AMBASSADOR LINDA THOMAS-GREENFIELD: Good afternoon, everyone. I’m really pleased to be here with all of you at the African Center