U.S., Japan Make Progress in Trade Harmonization
Japan and the United States have made important progress on a range of trade and regulatory issues as well as on new areas of joint cooperation that will expand trade opportunities for producers and consumers in both countries.
Read moreAmbassador Kirk Announces U.S. Victory in Challenge to China’s Raw Materials Export Restraints
“Today’s report is a tremendous victory for the United States – particularly its manufacturers and workers,” Ambassador Kirk said.
Read moreU.S., Egyptian Officials Announce Efforts to Increase Trade Ties
U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Dr. Mahmoud Eisa, Egyptian minister of industry and foreign trade, adopted a joint statement declaring their intention to promote the U.S.-Egypt Trade and Investment Partnership and provide opportunities for job creation.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the January 20, 2012, DSB Meeting
The U.S. Administration will continue to work on solutions to implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings.
Read more“Notorious Markets” Infringe on Property Rights
More than 30 marketplaces deal in goods and services that infringe on intellectual property rights (IPR) and help sustain global piracy and counterfeiting, according to a list released by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR).
Read moreStatement by the United States at the January 5, 2012, DSB Meeting
The United States is joining Canada and Mexico in asking that the DSB agree to provide additional time …
Read moreStatement by the United States at the December 22, 2011, DSB Meeting
European communities and certain member states – measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
Read moreUnited States Welcomes Invitations to Montenegro, Samoa To Join World Trade Organization
United States Welcomes Invitations to Montenegro, Samoa To Join World Trade Organization USTR Press Release Geneva, Switzerland – U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk has welcomed today’s decisions of Ministers at the 8th WTO Ministerial Conference formally inviting Montenegro and Samoa to join the World Trade Organization (WTO). “The United States will be pleased to work [...]
Read moreStatements by the United States at the December 19, 2011, DSB Meeting
The U.S. Administration will continue to work on solutions to implement the DSB’s recommendations and rulings.
Read moreU.S. Applauds the Cooperative Successes of 8th Ministerial of the WTO
“The United States applauds the cooperative successes of this 8th Ministerial Conference of the World Trade Organization. We welcome the coming together of Members to conclude the revision of the Government Procurement Agreement and to invite Russia, Samoa, and Montenegro to join the WTO.
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