WASHINGTON – This week, the Office of the United States Trade Representative invited public comment on foreign barriers to U.S. exports of goods and services and U.S. foreign direct investment for inclusion in the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report.

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative announced a public consultation process in advance of the joint review (Joint Review) of the Agreement between the United States of America, the United Mexican States, and Canada (USMCA or Agreement) on July 1, 2026. As directed by Congress, USTR is seeking public comments on the operation of the Agreement. In addition, USTR will hold a public hearing on November 17. This consultation process is required by U.S. law.

The focus for solicited public comments includes, but is not limited to:

WASHINGTON – Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative announced that it is seeking public comment on whether any of the exclusions in effect in the Section 301 Investigation of China’s Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Technology Transfer, Intellectual Property, and Innovation warrant further extension. The 178 exclusions were extended on September 2, 2025 and are scheduled to expire on November 29, 2025.

WASHINGTON – During today’s call with G7 Finance Ministers, Ambassador Greer and Secretary Bessent reiterated President Trump’s call to our G7 partners that, if they are truly committed to ending the war in Ukraine, they should join the United States in imposing tariffs on countries purchasing oil from Russia.  They also welcomed commitments to increase sanctions pressure and explore using immobilized Russian sovereign assets to further benefit Ukraine’s defense.

As Prepared for Delivery on September 3, 2025

I am honored to be here with you at the National Conservatism conference.  Thank you for having me.

Getting international trade policy right is fundamental to Conservatism.  You might think that is an overstatement, and I suppose you could be forgiven if you were to look at the trade policy of self-proclaimed conservatives over the last three decades.

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer delivered remarks at the 2025 National Conservatism Conference explaining how President Trump is taking action to build an economy that will support the fundamentals of our conservative society and take back our economic sovereignty.

WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative will hold a public hearing on September 3, 2025, regarding the Section 301 investigation of Brazil’s acts, policies, and practices related to digital trade and electronic payment services; unfair, preferential tariffs; anti-corruption enforcement; intellectual property protection; ethanol market access; and illegal deforestation.

The hearing will take place in the main hearing room of the U.S. International Trade Commission, at 500 E Street SW, Washington, DC, starting at 10:00 am ET.

Arthur Tsao is the Deputy General Counsel for Negotiations, Legislation, and Administrative Law. Arthur previously served as the Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement in the Office of the General Counsel, where he worked on monitoring and enforcement actions related to China, including Section 301 investigations. He was also detailed to the National Security Council and National Economic Council to serve as a Director for International Economics. He has held the positions of Assistant and Associate General Counsel, where he worked on WTO disputes and trade negotiations.