WTO Trade Policy Review of the Solomon Islands
“…We recognize the convergence of challenges facing the Solomon Islands during the period of this review, including its narrow economic base and need to develop long-term sources of balanced growth, and the consequences of political instability between 1999 and 2002. We also recognize the efforts of Prime Minister Sikua and his government to meet these challenges through a reform program aimed at diversifying the economy and reaching out to foreign investors.”
Read moreU.S. and EU Reach Provisional Agreement in Beef Dispute
Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and European Union (EU) Trade Commissioner Catherine Ashton agreed in principle on a way forward in the long-running dispute over hormone-treated beef. The agreement in principle would provide additional duty-free access to the EU market for high-quality beef produced from cattle that have not been treated with growth-promoting hormones – 20,000 tons in the first three years and increasing to 45,000 tons beginning in the fourth year.
Read moreUSTR Ron Kirk Welcomes Senate Confirmation of Demetrios Marantis
United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk today applauded the United States Senate for the confirmation of Demetrios Marantis as Deputy United States Trade Representative. Marantis will be responsible for U.S. trade negotiations and enforcement in Asia and Africa. He will also lead USTR global initiatives on trade and development, labor, and the environment.
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