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 30, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s announcement regarding preferential duty access for whiskey produced in the United Kingdom.
April 30, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) released its 2026 Special 301 Report on the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property (IP) rights.
“Using all the enforcement tools we have to address unfair trade practices is a top priority,” said Ambassador Jamieson Greer. “We have rigorously reviewed our trading partners' IP practices and expect to take action where needed to protect American innovators and creators globally."
April 28, 2026
WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invites public comments on the modernization of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), which is authorized through December 31, 2026.
