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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.
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Statement By The United States At The July 20, 2010 DSB Meeting
• In response to the statements by some Members that this dispute raises concerns for the dispute settlement system, as the United States has noted at several previous DSB meetings, we do not believe that those concerns are well-founded.
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Negotiating Group On Rules
The United States is committed to achieving a balanced and ambitious agreement in all areas of this negotiation. We have been engaged in a constructive dialogue on Antidumping, Fisheries Subsidies, Horizontal Subsidies, and Regional Trade Agreements for several years. Overall, the process seems to be working and we believe progress is being made.
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TPR of Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
We recognize that the period since Chinese Taipei’s last Trade Policy Review has been a challenging one. After growing an average of 4% a year between 2005 and 2008, Chinese Taipei suffered significant negative effects from the downturn in global demand, as a result of its heavy reliance on exports, which were equivalent to 72% of GDP in 2008. The United States commends Chinese Taipei’s implementation of significant fiscal and monetary stimulus in response to the crisis, while avoiding protectionist trade and investment policies.
Latest USTR Geneva NewsStatement 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 […]
Statement By The United States At The July 20, 2010 DSB Meeting
• In response to the statements by some Members that this dispute raises concerns for the dispute settlement system, […]
Negotiating Group On Rules
The United States is committed to achieving a balanced and ambitious agreement in all areas of this negotiation. We […]
TPR of Separate Customs Territory of Taiwan, Penghu, Kinmen and Matsu
We recognize that the period since Chinese Taipei’s last Trade Policy Review has been a challenging one. After growing an average of 4% a year between 2005 and 2008, Chinese Taipei suffered significant negative effects from the downturn in global demand, as a result of its heavy reliance on exports, which were equivalent to […]
Statement by the United States at the June 22, 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.
U.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.
U.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.
USTR NEWS – United States, European Union Raise Shared Concerns on Japan Post
Geneva – Today, U.S. Ambassador to the World Trade Organization (WTO) Michael Punke and European Union (EU) Chargé d’Affaires John Clarke met in Geneva with Japanese Ambassador Shinichi Kitajima to express long-standing and serious concerns that are shared by the United States and the EU regarding the lack of a level playing field between Japan Post and private sector …
Statement by the United States at the May 18, 2010, DSB Meeting
Mr. Chairman, the United States provided a status report in this dispute on May 6, 2010, in accordance with Article 21.6 of the DSU.
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Latest News From USTR Washington- Weekly Trade Spotlight: Labor August 30, 201008/30/2010 - 11:45am Next week marks the 128th Labor Day—a holiday dedicated to the social and economic accomplishments of our nation’s workers. In celebration of Labor Day, we are highlighting USTR’s ongoing commitment to protecting the rights of workers here in the United States and across the globe. […]
- The Office of the United States Trade Representative Hosts Luncheons for ACTA Negotiators, Stakeholders, Business Leaders and Non-Governmental Organization Representatives August 19, 201008/19/2010 - 5:55pm This week the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) hosted informal discussions over lunch for stakeholders, representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs), business leaders and the negotiators from all countries participating in the Anti-Counterfeiting […]
- Ambassador Kirk Stops by Lunch for ACTA Negotiators August 16, 201008/16/2010 - 4:54pm The 10th round of Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement (ACTA) negotiations kicked off today in Washington, DC. During an informal lunch, Ambassador Kirk stopped by to welcome the negotiators to Washington. He thanked the negotiators for all of their hard work to stop piracy and count […]