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    Ambassador Kirk Addresses APEC CEO Summit

    On Saturday, Ambassador Ron Kirk addressed the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Singapore on "The United States and APEC Partners in Global Trade Today." Ambassador Kirk discussed the future of trade among APEC members and in the larger global community. His remarks included comments on U.S. engagement with the Trans-Pacific Partnership.

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    Ambassador Kirk Seeks Job-Creating Trade Opportunities at APEC Ministerial Meetings in Singapore

    Ambassador Kirk speaks with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (right) and Trade Minister Lim Hng Kiang at an event welcoming APEC ministers to this week's meetings in Singapore.

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    The Ambassador's Travels

    Follow U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk as he travels the world as President Obama's principal trade advisor, negotiator and spokesperson on trade issues. Read about each trip, as well as view pictures and video from domestic and international travel.

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Benefits of Trade

Trade policy can be an innovative tool to help grow America's economy and the world economy, while helping workers and firms here at home.

Kirk Comments on Ashton Appointment as EU High Representative

11/19/2009

Washington, D.C. - United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk commented today …

United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk Welcomes Launch of Environmental Goods and Services Information Exchange

11/18/2009

Washington, DC - Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk welcomed the …

Reaction On U.S. Engagement In The Trans-Pacific Partnership

11/16/2009

Washington, D.C. - On Saturday in Tokyo, Japan, President Obama announced that …

Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at the United Negro College Fund

11/20/2009

November 20, 2009United Negro College FundDallas, TX*As Prepared for …

Address of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk to the APEC CEO Summit in Singapore

11/13/2009

Address of United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk to the APEC CEO Summit …

Remarks by Ambassador Ron Kirk at the U.S.-Korea Business Council

11/5/2009

November 5, 2009U.S.-Korea Business CouncilWashington, DC*As Prepared for …

USTR FACT SHEET: Trans-Pacific Partnership

11/13/2009

INCREASING U.S. EXPORTS, CREATING AMERICAN JOBS: ENGAGEMENT WITH THE …

ACTA - Summary of Key Elements Under Discussion

11/6/2009

BackgroundThe proliferation of counterfeit and pirated goods in international …

U.S.-China Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade

10/29/2009

U.S. Commerce Secretary Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk, …

Topics of Focus

White House
2009 Trade Policy Agenda

President Obama has charted a course for economic recovery that will restore growth and promote broad based prosperity.

Health Reform
Health Reform Is A Trade Priority

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk encourages you to visit healthreform.gov to find out more about President Obama's plan for health care reform.

Jordan
Weekly Trade Spotlight

This week's trade spotlight is trade with the country of Jordan.