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One Year On, U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact Creating Closer Ties
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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Trade Has Helped Change Global View of Africa, Official Says
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., Bangladesh, Private Partners Work to Improve Worker Safety
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
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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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Latest Trade News
One Year On, U.S.-Colombia Trade Pact Creating Closer Ties

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.
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.
Trade Has Helped Change Global View of Africa, Official Says

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.
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.
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.








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