Ambassador Punke: Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the European Union
Because the EU plays such an important role both in international commerce and in the setting of global trade policy, we have an obligation to conduct a thorough and constructive review of its trade
policies.
WTO TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF NIGERIA
The United States appreciates Nigeria’s active participation in the Doha Round. We encourage Nigeria’s active participation in the difficult task facing Members in assessing next steps in the Round, and in trying to determine what is achievable in the coming months.
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Statement by the United States at the June 1, 2011 DSB Meeting
The Panel and Appellate Body have vindicated the position of the United States by speaking clearly on this point: every single grant of launch aid to Airbus over four decades conferred a subsidy that caused adverse effects to the United States.
Read moreAmbassador Punke: Statement at the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee
Discussions have established a new and necessary realism and honesty about the difficulties facing our negotiation and motivated us to begin a serious examination of practical, achievable steps that might lead us in a more hopeful direction. The United States is deeply committed to a forthright and constructive engagement with all Members as we collectively decide how to maneuver this new juncture.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the May 24, 2011 DSB Meeting
1. Surveillance of Implementation of Recommendations Adopted by the DSB
A. United States Section 211 Omnibus Appropriations Act of 1998: Status Report by the United States (Wt/Ds176/11/Add.102)
Remarks by Ambassador Punke in the Trade Negotiations Committee
In remarks to the TNC on the current state of the Doha Round, Amb. Punke stated that “The United States has not given up on Doha, but we believe that the negotiations and the WTO more broadly, cannot avoid hard truths… As long as there are willing partners, we are willing to work together to find solutions.”
Read moreWTO Trade Policy Review of Paraguay
The United States continues to commend the government of Paraguay for its commitment to reform. The government reports that its commitment was validated economically in 2010 by an increase of 14.5 percent in real GDP over 2009.
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Australia’s aggressive efforts to promote open markets through multilateral, regional, and bilateral initiatives have not only enhanced the competitiveness of the Australian economy but helped catalyze trade and economic liberalization efforts around the world.
Read moreStatements by the United States at the March 25, 2011 DSB Meeting
1. SURVEILLANCE OF IMPLEMENTATION OF RECOMMENDATIONS ADOPTED BY THE DSB
A. UNITED STATES SECTION 211 OMNIBUS APPROPRIATIONS ACT OF 1998: STATUS REPORT BY THE UNITED STATES (WT/DS176/11/ADD.100)
• Madame Chair, the United States provided a status report in this dispute on March 14, 2011, in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
• As has been noted, a number of legislative proposals that would implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings in this dispute were introduced in the 111th Congress.
• The U.S. Administration will continue to work with Congress to implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings.
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