Every week, the USTR website will explore a new trade topic, with background information and current trade data. On July 21 and 22, U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk will be in Singapore at the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Ministerial meeting - so this week's trade topic is U.S. trade relations with APEC member economies.
April 15, 2024
WASHINGTON - The United States and Kenya held a productive in-person negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Washington, DC, from April 2-12, 2024.
April 11, 2024
WASHINGTON – Last month marked three years since United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai was sworn in as the 19th United States Trade Representative.
WASHINGTON – Last month marked three years since United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai was sworn in as the 19th United States Trade Representative.
April 11, 2024
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April 10, 2024
Ambassador Katherine Tai has unlocked billions in market access for American farmers since January 2021
The United States is among the world’s top producers of food and agricultural products. Ensuring the continued success of American agriculture abroad has been a topline priority for USTR, Ambassador Tai, and the entire Biden-Harris Administration.
April 10, 2024
The Biden-Harris Administration is enforcing labor standards through this revolutionary trade tool and securing tangible results for workers, including reinstatements, union representation, backpay and increased wages.
The Biden-Harris Administration is enforcing labor standards through this revolutionary trade tool and securing tangible results for workers, including reinstatements, union representation, backpay and increased wages.
April 09, 2024
WASHINGTON – The United States today announced the successful resolution of the second self-initiated request under the USMCA facility-specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM), regarding the Draxton facility in Irapuato, Guanajuato, where workers were previously denied their freedom of association and collective bargaining rights.
