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USTR Schwab to Attend APEC Meeting in Cairns, Australia July 5-6 to Resuscitate Global Trade Talks
WASHINGTON, DC – United States Trade Representatives Susan C. Schwab will attend the 13th meeting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Trade Ministers in Cairns, Australia from July 5-6 where she will discuss regional trade and investment initiatives as well the World Trade Organization Doha negotiations.
“APEC has a strong history of infusing momentum to the WTO negotiations at critical junctures,” said Ambassador Schwab. “I am looking forward to discussing with my fellow APEC Trade Ministers putting the Doha Round on track toward a strong market-opening outcome. These meetings will also serve the crucial role of strengthening our regional trade and investment ties. The unified voice of the 21 APEC economies accounting for 60 percent of global GDP speaks with a powerful force.”