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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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:
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.
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.
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.