Presidential Proclamation on World Trade Week 2012
America has always been a Nation of doers, makers, growers, and builders. Empowered by innovative universities, pioneering entrepreneurs, and productive workers, we have met a global demand for goods and services designed and produced by Americans. During World Trade Week, we reaffirm the essential role exports play in creating jobs and growing our economy.
Read moreU.S.-Korea Free Trade Off to Good Start
The two countries exchanged updates on their recent trade initiatives and consulted on ways to enhance cooperation on trade issues.
Read moreFacts on Textile Provisions in AGOA and CAFTA-DR
The United States is committed to boosting trade with African and Latin American nations through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), our trade preference program for sub-Saharan Africa and our Central America – Dominican Republic – United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR)
Read moreUSTR Releases Annual Report on Intellectual Property Rights
The annual Special 301 Report highlights improvements in and concerns about the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners’ protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights.
Read moreU.S. Statement on the Trade Policy Review of Uruguay
The United States is pleased to welcome Uruguay’s delegation, led by Ambassador Álvaro Ons, together with the rest of his team from Montevideo and Geneva
Read moreStatements by the United States at the April 24, 2012, DSB Meeting
The United States provided a status report in this dispute on April 12, 2012, in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
Read moreUSTR Official at Hearing on Agricultural Exports to Asia-Pacific
The Asia Pacific region is a key destination for U.S. manufactured goods, agricultural products, and services.
Read moreObama on Selection of Dr. Jim Yong Kim as World Bank President
On behalf of the United States, I would like to offer my congratulations to Dr. Jim Yong Kim on his selection as the next President of the World Bank.
Read moreU.S. Statements at the April 13, 2012 Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
The United States made the following two statements at the April 13, 2012 meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body. 1. UNITED STATES – MEASURES AFFECTING TRADE IN LARGE CIVIL AIRCRAFT (SECOND COMPLAINT) A. IMPLEMENTATION OF THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE DSB • On March 23, 2012 the Dispute Settlement Body (DSB) adopted its recommendations and [...]
Read moreU.S.-EU Agreement on Investment Policies
The U.S. the EU announced an agreement on Shared Principles for International Investment, which reaffirms our commitment to open, transparent, and non-discriminatory international investment policies
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