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Top U.S. Official Highlights U.S.-Africa Partnerships, Trade
The United States has a strong commitment to Africa, and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William J. Burns spent a week visiting several countries on the continent to reinforce that message.
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Ambassador 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.
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Egypt’s Economic Modernization Will Support Democratization
A successful Egyptian transformation to democracy will require not only political reform, but also increased economic opportunities for the Egyptian people, and the Obama administration wants to encourage private enterprise.
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U.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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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 […]
U.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 […]
U.S. Statement on the Trade Policy Review of Saudi Arabia
The United States is pleased to participate in Saudi Arabia’s first Trade Policy Review (TPR) since it joined the WTO in 2005.
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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.
Ambassador 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.
U.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.
Statement 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.
Ambassador Michael Punke
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U.S. Mission to the WTO
The U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization is headed by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Michael Punke. The delegation representing the United States at the WTO includes officials from USTR, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce.





