International Trade

One Year On, U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact Creating Closer Ties

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One year after the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement, economic ties between the two countries have increased, with U.S. investors and Colombian companies in a better position to create good jobs for the Colombian people.

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Proclamation by the President: World Trade Week 2013

As a Nation, we need to do everything we can to create good, middle-class jobs right here in America. And one of the best ways we can do that is by boosting manufacturing and expanding trade that allows us to sell more of our goods and services all around the world.

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Trade Has Helped Change Global View of Africa, Official Says

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The world has a new image of Africa as a continent of progress and promise, and trade lies at the heart of its economic resurgence.

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U.S. Statement on the Trade Policy Review of Macao, China

The United States shares Macao, China’s strong support for the multilateral trading system. The United States recognizes that Macao, China is an open economy and a strong proponent of free trade, and shares a strong common interest in its continued growth and prosperity.

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U.S. Welcomes New WTO Director-General Designee

Acting USTR Demetrios Marantis welcomes the consensus of the 159 Members of the WTO in choosing Roberto Azevêdo as the body’s next Director-General.

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U.S., Bangladesh, Private Partners Work to Improve Worker Safety

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U.S. government agencies are enlisting the cooperation of U.S. buyers in Bangladesh’s ready-made garment industry to work with Bangladeshi authorities on the shared interest of ensuring safe working conditions.

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U.S. Rates Intellectual Property Protections of Trading Partners

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In an annual report on the adequacy of the intellectual property rights protections of U.S. trading partners, the Office of the USTR cites ongoing problems in Ukraine and praises improvements in Canada.

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Statement by Ambassador Michael Punke Regarding April 30 Meeting of Senior Officials in Geneva

US both demonstrates and welcomes flexibilities to advance “small package” agreement for Bali ministerial

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Top U.S. Trade Official Seeks Expanded Commercial Ties in Burma

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Acting USTR Demetrios Marantis expressed in Rangoon the United States’ continuing support for economic reforms in Burma through renewed trade and investment and expanded commercial ties.

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Statement by the United States at the April 24, 2013, DSB Meeting

The United States provided a status report in this dispute on April 11, 2013, in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.

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