Statement By The United States At The August 31, 2010 DSB Meeting
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 First Session of the current (111th) Congress. The Second Session of the 111th Congress began in January.
Read more35th Anniversary of CITES Wildlife Convention Entry Into Force
Ambassador Betty E. King: ”By being a pioneer in adopting trade measures to prevent over exploitation and relying on scientific advice for the authorization of wildlife trade, CITES has put the machinery in place to contribute to the improved management of the key natural assets of our planet.”
Read more35th Anniversary of the Entry into Force of the CITES Convention
Ambassador Betty E. King: “By being a pioneer in adopting trade measures to prevent overexploitation and relying on scientific advice for the authorization of wildlife trade, CITES has put the machinery in place to contribute to the improved management of the key natural assets of our planet.”
Read moreU.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Malawi
The United States is pleased to welcome Secretary of Industry and Trade Newby H. Kumwembe, along with the rest of the Malawian team to the second review of the trade policies and practices of the Republic of Malawi.
Read moreU.S., EU Sign Agreement Designed to Settle Bananas Dispute
Washington, D.C. – United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk announced today that the United States and the European Union (EU) have signed an agreement designed to lead to settlement of a longstanding dispute over the EU’s bananas trading regime.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of China
As one of the world’s major traders, and as one of the major beneficiaries of the global trading system, China has a responsibility to take on a leading role at the WTO and to help shape future trade liberalization – and the United States again urges China to do so.
Read moreAmbassador Ron Kirk: Protecting Tomorrow – IP and Green Technology
“In many ways, creativity and innovation are the engines of the American economy. At USTR, it is our mission to ensure that American workers, businesses, farmers, ranchers, and entrepreneurs are able to sell their goods and services in a global market place that allows Americans to compete on an equal footing.
Read moreBio: Ambassador Michael Punke, Deputy US Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO
Michael Punke serves as Deputy United States Trade Representative and U.S. Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Read moreUnited States and India Sign Framework for Cooperation on Trade and Investment
Washington – U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Indian Minister of Commerce and Industry Anand Sharma today signed a “Framework for Cooperation on Trade and Investment”. This agreement strengthens bilateral cooperation and seeks to build on recent rapid growth in U.S.-India trade, which has more than doubled over the past five years.
Read moreAmbassador Kirk Gives Closing Statement at 7th Session of WTO Ministerial Conference
In the wake of the financial crisis, the world needs a meaningful outcome at Doha that provides new and real economic opportunities. As President Obama described it, ‘not just any agreement, but an agreement that will open up markets and increase exports around the world.
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