U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Peru
The United States commends Peru for its continued implementation of sound economic policies, which have led to sustained economic growth, even during times of global…
Illegitimate Maduro Regime’s Election to the UN Human Rights Council
The United States strongly supports multilateral organizations that sincerely and effectively work to protect human rights.
The U.S. Government’s Continued Opposition to the Business & Human Rights Treaty Process
The United States once again will not participate in this week’s session of the Open-Ended Intergovernmental Working Group (OEIGWG) on the articulation of a business…
Statements by the United States at the WTO General Council – Day 2
The United States continues to believe that all WTO Members should be prepared to agree to a permanent moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions.
U.S. Participation in the 70th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee in Geneva
From October 7-11, the Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration led the U.S. delegation to the 70th Session of the United Nations High Commissioner for…
Statements by the United States at the WTO General Council Meeting
We thank the Facilitator, Ambassador David Walker, for his considerable efforts to date and for his report to Members.
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting
I would like to use my intervention to touch upon four subjects: special and differential treatment, the fisheries subsidies negotiations, the e-commerce negotiations through the…
U.S. Statement at the October 14, 2019 DSB Meeting
Recourse by the United States on measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
U.S. Participation in the Geneva International Discussions on the Conflict in Georgia
At the forty-ninth round of the Geneva International Discussions (GID) on the conflict in Georgia, the U.S. delegation expressed concern over the recent escalation of…
U.S. Department of State Imposes Visa Restrictions on Chinese Officials for Repression in Xinjiang
The United States calls on the People’s Republic of China to immediately end its campaign of repression in Xinjiang, release all those arbitrarily detained, and…
WTO World Cotton Day Ministerial: U.S. Statement Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea
In the United States, cotton is a vital part of many rural communities across America, and the benefits extend far beyond farming families.
U.S. Statement at the 70th Session of the UNHCR Executive Committee
U.S. Delegation Statement 70th Sessionof the UNHCR Executive CommitteeCarol Thompson O’ConnellActing Assistant Secretary of State, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration As Prepared for Delivery Geneva, October 7,…
United States Announces $25 Million to Support Emergency Cash Transfer Program in Yemen
This funding complements more than $2.2 billion in U.S. humanitarian assistance since 2015 and will help 1.5 million Yemeni households – approximately 9 million people…
U.S. Wins $7.5 Billion Award in Airbus Subsidies Case
The United States has won the largest arbitration award in World Trade Organization (WTO) history in its dispute with the European Union over illegal subsidies…
Opening Statement of the United States of America at the WIPO Assemblies
The United States is confident that you and your vice-chairs will ably guide our discussions throughout these meetings, and fully endorses the statement delivered by…
U.S. Targets Russian Actors Involved in Efforts to Influence U.S. Elections
Secretary Pompeo: "Today, the United States continues to take action in response to Russian attempts to influence U.S. democratic processes by imposing sanctions on four…
Statements by the United States at the September 30, 2019, DSB Meeting.
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Geneva Peace Week Event – November 7, 2019: Conflict and Stabilization
The U.S. Mission to the United Nations in Geneva and the Department of State's Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations (CSO) are pleased to sponsor…
