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.
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, the United States and the Republic of Ecuador substantially concluded negotiations for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and expect to sign the agreement in the coming weeks.
This agreement represents a new platform to promote prosperity, and its prompt entry into force will help expand and diversify bilateral trade and investment, for the mutual benefit of both countries and their peoples.
February 13, 2026
WASHINGTON — The Special 301 Subcommittee of the Trade Policy Staff Committee will hold a public hearing on February 18, 2026, regarding the 2026 Special 301 review.
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON – Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following President Trump’s announcement of a Joint Statement with North Macedonia for a Framework for an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade.
February 12, 2026
WASHINGTON — Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer attended the signing of an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade between the United States of America and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States. Taiwan’s Vice Premier Li-chiun Cheng and Minister without Portfolio Jen-ni Yang also attended the signing.
ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump announced a trade deal that will provide Americans with more certain and streamlined market access in North Macedonia. The United States and the Republic of North Macedonia (North Macedonia) agreed to a Framework for negotiating an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, which will provide American exporters unprecedented access to North Macedonia’s market while bolstering U.S. national and economic security.
ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, the United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (“AIT”) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (“TECRO”), have reached an Agreement on Reciprocal Trade that will strengthen the economic and trade relationship between the United States of America and Taiwan and provide mutual benefit to both territories, while also facilitating significant expansion and growth to U.S.
February 11, 2026
WASHINGTON – In under two weeks, President Trump used tariffs to reach a Joint Statement for a trade deal with India and secure Agreements on Reciprocal Trade with El Salvador, Guatemala, Argentina, and Bangladesh, deepening our economic ties with partners from Buenos Aires to New Delhi. Thanks to President Trump’s tariffs, these historic deals are eliminating trade barriers while unlocking new markets for U.S. exports, delivering lasting benefits for American farmers, manufacturers, and producers.
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