Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Policy Review of India
India is an increasingly important trading partner for the United States with two-way trade surpassing $146 billion in 2019.
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U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting, December 18, 2020
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting, December 18, 2020. Statement by Ambassador Shea under Item 9 In addition, the United States made the following statement at the meeting. Statement at delegation level.
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Statements by Ambassador Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
“The Brazil-Japan-U.S. joint statement affirms that Members’ enterprises should operate under market-oriented conditions and notes the elements that indicate and ensure those conditions for market participants.”
Read More» U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting
As I see it, the core problem at the WTO is not a lack of trust but a lack of like-mindedness. We simply disagree on some fundamental issues.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Indonesia
WTO TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF INDONESIA Statement by U.S. Representative Ambassador Dennis C. Shea As Delivered Geneva – December 9, 2020 Thank you, Chair, and thank you to Ambassador Villalobos. The United States is pleased to welcome Vice Minister of Trade Jerry Sambuaga and the other members of the Indonesian delegation to the Trade Policy …
Read More» U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea – WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Capping would provide the flexibility that Members continue to call for, as needed to allow Members to sustainably develop their fisheries sectors …
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Ambassador Andrew Bremberg Remarks at the UNHCR Pledging Conference
The United States remains steadfast in our commitment to protecting and assisting the world’s most vulnerable; in coordination with other states, UNHCR and other UN agencies, non-governmental organizations, development actors, the private sector, and affected people themselves.
Read More» Statement by U.S. Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
The responsibility for subsidized vessels and their fishing activities should be within the full control of the subsidizing Member.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Trade Facilitation Committee
The United States is pleased to take the floor this afternoon to present the Communication entitled, Supporting the Timely and Efficient Release of Global Goods Through Accelerated Implementation of the WTO Trade Facilitation Agreement.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
Item 7. Importance Of Market-Oriented Conditions To The World Trading System
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Item 6. Procedures To Strengthen The Negotiating Function of the WTO
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea at the TNC Heads of Delegation Meeting
As the United States stressed at the recent G20 meeting, if we collaborate to embrace reforms and reinvigorate the WTO, we stand a chance of making it relevant in light of today’s challenges.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Heads of Delegation Meeting Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea October 9, 2020 Thank you, Santiago, for your report and reflections on the week, as well as sharing some of your plans for the intersessional period leading up to the November meetings. The United States continues to support your process, which …
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting on Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Together with other co-sponsors, we also put forward a revised version of our joint notifications and transparency text, so as to allow a text-based negotiation of a core element of the discipline that will be key to the success of any future agreement …
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Ambassador Robert Wood: Remarks at the Conference on Disarmament Plenary
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the United States, I congratulate you on your assumption of the CD Presidency and assure you of my delegation’s support as you guide us through the closure of the 2020 session.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting – Day 2
The United States and Brazil have requested this agenda item to continue addressing the importance of market-oriented conditions to the global trading system.
Read More» Statements by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting
We appreciate the contribution of the Cairns Group to the vital issue of protecting food security during the pandemic.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Rules Negotiating Group – Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Meeting of the Heads of Delegation Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization Geneva, 21 July 2020 Santiago, thank you for your efforts over the last challenging months. We appreciate your calling us back together today to provide our initial reactions to the …
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U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Japan
Japan is a vital strategic partner to the United States, and a key nation in world trade.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the May 15, 2020 General Council Meeting
All of us have had to react quickly to COVID-19 to protect the lives of our citizens. This is the most basic responsibility of sovereign governments.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Australia
The United States commends Australia’s sound macroeconomic policies, which have contributed to its strong economic performance over the past decade.
Read More» Item 8 – U.S. Statement at the February 28 DSB Meeting, Reconvened on March 5, 2020
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Read More» Statements by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the March 3, 2020 General Council Meeting
The United States requested this agenda item to discuss the centrality of market orientation – one of the core principles of the WTO – in our collective efforts to achieve meaningful WTO reform.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea at Heads of Delegation Meeting
I would like to use today’s meeting to highlight the importance of meaningful WTO reform to the United States given the publication this past weekend of the U.S. President’s Trade Policy Agenda. This important report provides direct guidance to me and the rest of the Executive Branch in the U.S. Government on trade policy priorities.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the EU Trade Policy Review
Chair, I must note at the outset that the U.S. goods trade deficit with the EU was nearly $178 billion in 2019. This is a record figure, and colors every aspect of my statement today. Since my time is limited, I will dive directly into the substance and outline those EU policies that trouble us …
Read More» Ambassador Dennis Shea’s Remarks on Fisheries Subsidies
The United States will do our part to continue to be pragmatic, and yes, flexible.
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U.S. Engagement at the World Trade Organization
Ambassador Shea: ” The good news is that the United States sees potential for a more responsive and effective WTO, and we are hard at work to help guide the organization toward realizing that potential.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea at Davos Informal WTO Ministerial Gathering
We would like to thank our Swiss hosts for organizing this informal gathering. The United States remains focused on making the most of the WTO.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Informal Meeting of the Joint Statement Initiative on Digital Trade
Ambassador Shea: “The United States has been glad to be on the leading edge of that effort. Our text proposal, circulated last April, is focused on high standard rules that address real-world barriers to digital trade.”
Read More» Ambassador Shea: Electronic Commerce and Moratorium on the Imposition of Customs Duties on Electronic Transmissions
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.
Read More» Ambassador Shea: Procedures to Strengthen the Negotiating Function of the WTO
Statement at the WTO General Council meeting December 9.
Read More» Ambassador Shea: Challenges Posed to the WTO by Non-Market Policies and Practices
The United States requested this agenda item to discuss an important systemic issue that is critical for the continued vitality – and the very relevance – of the WTO.
Read More» Ambassador Shea: Matters Related to the Functioning of the Appellate Body
Statement as Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea WTO General Council Meeting, December 9, 2019 INFORMAL PROCESS ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPELLATE BODY – REPORT BY THE FACILITATOR AND DRAFT DECISION ON THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPELLATE BODY (WT/GC/W/791) We thank the Facilitator, Ambassador David Walker, for his considerable efforts to date …
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Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO Trade Negotiating Committee – Heads of Delegation Meeting
The United States associates itself with the joint statement on fisheries subsidies as delivered by Argentina. I want to use my time today to offer views on five key elements where the WTO must take action as we move toward MC12.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the November 22, 2019, DSB Meeting, Reconvened on December 3
Statement by the United States at the November 22, 2019, DSB Meeting, Reconvened on December 3, 2019 – Agenda Item 7
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Meeting of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
Ambassador Dennis Shea: “In September 2016, at their summit in Hangzhou, China, G20 Leaders called for the establishment of a Global Forum on Steel Excess Capacity.”
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Lao PDR
The United States is pleased to participate in Lao PDR’s first ever Trade Policy Review since the 2013 WTO accession.
Read More» 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 economic headwinds.
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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.
Read More» 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 Joint Statement Initiative, and the Appellate Body.
Read More» 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.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Costa Rica
Ambassador Shea: “We commend Costa Rica for the importance it has placed on trade liberalization and integration into the global economy as a means to economic growth.”
Read More» Statements delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting Geneva, July 24, 2019
We thank the proponents for their paper. While we disagree with much of the paper’s content, we expect some of the issues it raises to be a significant part of the discussion in this Council as we approach MC12, so we appreciate the opportunity to confront them head on.
Read More» Statements Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting, July 23, 2019
Let me begin by repeating what I have said at recent meetings of the General Council: if WTO Members say that we support a rules-based trading system, then the Appellate Body must follow the rules we all agreed to.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: “The United States remains ready and willing to engage constructively and actively in moving these negotiations forward to a successful, meaningful outcome that actually changes the status quo.”
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Ambassador Shea: Statement on EU Implementation of Non-Tariff Barriers on Agricultural Products
For more than 4 years, over 40 Members have taken the floor in the SPS and TBT Committees to ask the European Union to reconsider unsound policies–the implementation of which would have a profound and adverse impact on global agricultural production and trade, particularly in developing countries.
Read More» Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Global Review of Aid for Trade
The United States is an active partner in Aid for Trade discussions in the WTO. We are also the largest single-country provider of trade capacity building assistance in the world.
Read More» Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council Meeting (agenda items 4, 6, 7)
“For the sake of clarity, let me begin by repeating what I said at last December’s General Council meeting: if WTO Members say that we support a rules-based trading system, then the Appellate Body must follow the rules we all agreed to.”
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U.S. Statement: Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
As we continue fisheries subsidies negotiations in the Rules Negotiating Group, discussions have all too often devolved into abstract debates on definitions, fisheries management regimes, and jurisdictional issues. The subsidy notifications called for by our ministers are straightforward and serve as an important reality check on those discussions.
Read More» Procedures to Enhance Transparency and Strengthen Notification Requirements Under WTO Agreements
The proposal circulated for today’s meeting is a culmination of improvements based on the work of all of the co-sponsors, the extremely helpful Member feedback we received during three CTG meetings, as well as countless bilateral and small group meetings.
Read More» U.S. Statement at WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Ambassador Shea: “I am pleased to join you today because this negotiation has the potential to be a real game-changer. The fisheries subsidies negotiations represent a potentially pivotal opportunity for the WTO to demonstrate that its negotiating arm remains strong, and that the organization can develop new rules that have a real-world impact not only …
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U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the East African Community
The United States is delighted to welcome the distinguished delegation from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as the Secretariat of the EAC, to this third review of the trade policies and practices of the East African Community.
Read More» Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council Meeting (agenda items 6 & 7)
The United States recognizes the great strides made by several WTO Members since the establishment of the WTO in raising standards of living, increasing real income, and expanding production and trade – goals set out in the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Meeting of the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce
Ambassador Dennis Shea: “This negotiation is an opportunity for a large group of countries to work together to combat these digital trade barriers.”
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Ecuador
Much has changed in Ecuador since its last TPR in November 2011, and the United States commends Ecuador for all that it has since achieved. Important steps have been taken by the government of Ecuador to integrate its economy into the global trading system.
Read More» Ambassador Shea’s Statement On Procedures to Strengthen the Negotiating Function of the WTO
“The United States recognizes the great strides made by several WTO Members since the establishment of the WTO in raising standards of living, increasing real income, and expanding production and trade – goals set out in the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the WTO.”
Read More» Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of the United States – Day 2
“We appreciated the acknowledgement from so many that the United States maintains one of the most open economies in the world.”
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U.S. Statement by Ambassador Shea at the 14th WTO Trade Policy Review of the United States
The United States places high value on the trade policy review process, which is important for promoting greater awareness and understanding of Members’ trade policies and practices.
Read More» Informal Open-Ended Negotiating Group on Rules (RNG) on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: “The United States fully supports your ‘January-July 2019 Work Program’ and we agree with your assessment of the need to shift into a new mode of work when we return from the holiday break.”
Read More» U.S. Statements (items 7 and 8) at the Meeting of the WTO General Council
Statements delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Hong Kong, China
Ambassador Shea: “The United States commends the Hong Kong Government for its commitment over the years to an open and free market economy.”
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Armenia
Ambassador Shea: “During its first TPR, Armenia was widely commended for its sectoral reforms and market-driven polices, which resulted in an improved business climate and economic growth.”
Read More» Ambassador Shea: Statement at the WTO on Intellectual Property And Innovation
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this agenda item and contribute to the discussion of “The Societal Value of IP in the New Economy – IP and New Business.”
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Vanatu
We first would like to note that the United States is committed to maintaining strong engagement with the members of the Pacific Islands Forum as part of our Indo-Pacific Strategy.
Read More» Informal Open-Ended Negotiating Group on Rules (RNG) on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: The United States stands ready to actively participate in these negotiations, and remains committed to working with you and other Members to advance a robust and meaningful outcome.
Read More» Ambassador Shea: China’s Trade-Disruptive Economic Model and Implications for the WTO
Ambassador Shea: “Mr. Chairman, one of the most critical issues facing the WTO membership is China’s failure to fully embrace the open, market-oriented policies on which this institution is founded.”
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Israel
Today we are pleased to have the chance to review developments since the 2012 TPR and discuss Israel’s recent economic performance.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the People’s Republic of China
Given the importance of China to the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO), I believe that we should be frank and direct in discussing China’s role as a WTO Member and the nature of its trade policies and practices.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Uruguay
The United States’ trade relationship with Uruguay is strong, positive, and growing. In 2006, the United States and Uruguay signed a bilateral investment treaty; and in 2007, we signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA).
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Norway
The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly relations, based on shared values and principles, including a robust trade and investment relationship.
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U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Colombia
As Colombia’s number one trading partner, the United States has a strong, positive, and growing commercial relationship with Colombia.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guinea and Mauritania
Both Guinea and Mauritania have faced challenges over the review period caused by the global decline in commodity prices earlier this decade, and Guinea also had to deal with the scourge of the Ebola epidemic.
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U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guinea & Mauritania
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the WTO Geneva, May 29, 2018 Thank you, Mr. Chairman. The United States welcomes Secretary General Cisse and Minister Hamdi Ould Mouknass and their respective delegations to this, Guinea’s fourth and Mauritania’s third WTO Trade Policy Review. We appreciate the Secretariat’s thorough …
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guinea and Mauritania
Both Guinea and Mauritania have faced challenges over the review period caused by the global decline in commodity prices earlier this decade, and Guinea also had to deal with the scourge of the Ebola epidemic.
Read More» Ambassador Dennis Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council
The United States appreciates the opportunity afforded by this agenda item to address concerns surrounding the functioning of the WTO’s dispute settlement system in general, and of the Appellate Body in particular.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the Informal Meeting of WTO Heads of Delegation
Ambassador Dennis Shea: “I am committed to engaging with each of you in a constructive spirit that always aims to make the WTO better and more effective. I look forward to the friendships that will develop among us as we pursue that work.”
Read More» Ambassador Robert Wood: NPT PrepCom Cluster 2: Regional Issues
The United States continues to support the long-term goal of NPT universality, and we remain committed to efforts to strengthen and uphold the Treaty.
Read More» Ambassador Robert Wood: NPT PrepCom Cluster 2 – Nonproliferation
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is an enduring foundation for the common security interests of all states.
Read More» Ambassador Robert Wood: NPT PrepCom Cluster 1: Nuclear Disarmament and Security Assurances
The 2018 Nuclear Posture Review (NPR) reaffirmed the U.S. commitment to efforts in support of the ultimate elimination of nuclear, biological, and chemical weapons.
Read More» U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Montenegro
Montenegro has achieved many economic successes in recent years. Perhaps most importantly, is its accession to the WTO in 2012, and since then it has made many significant contributions to the WTO. Montenegro is, simply put, an outstanding “citizen” of this organization.
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Keith Harper at 4th of July Celebration
In the dance and in the song and in the drum, you will see a celebration of the beauty of Native ways. You will see a stubborn attachment to tradition, without resistance to innovation and reinvention. This is a celebration of living traditions. But today, today, we celebrate the here and now. Today we celebrate …
Read More» Our Diversity is our Strength: Independence Day Remarks by Ambassador Hamamoto
As we celebrate the 240th anniversary of the birth of our nation, it is important that we take a moment to remember the struggles of all our ancestors, their perseverance, and their sacrifice as they strived to create a more perfect union.
Read More» Reception in Honor of Professor Murphy and the International Law Commission
Ambassador Hamamoto: “I think it’s important to recognize the significant connections between the legal discussions within the International Law Commission and the policy discussions happening in other Geneva institutions, as these processes are supportive of one another.”
Read More» Secretary of State John Kerry Meets with U.S. Mission Geneva Staff
Remarks by Secretary of State John Kerry U.S. Mission Geneva, Switzerland May 2, 2016 AMBASSADOR HAMAMOTO: Secretary, it’s so great to have you back here in Geneva. After coming here numerous times over the last couple years, it’s now been about nine months since your last visit, and I will say we were starting to worry that …
Read More» Remarks by Ambassador Hamamoto at MICIC Private Sector Consultation
U.S. Mission Geneva Wednesday, December 2, 2015 Good morning, everybody. And welcome to U.S. Mission Geneva. First, let me thank those of you from the MICIC Secretariat, located within the International Organization for Migration, for your work in putting this event together. Know that your efforts — and those of your colleagues — are so …
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Ambassador Hamamoto Remarks for U.S.-hosted Reception at UNHCR ExCom
It’s a pleasure to welcome you here this evening to mark the occasion of UNHCR’s annual Executive Committee meeting.
Read More» US Strongly Condemns Assad Regime’s Intensified Bombing of Civilians, Use of Barrel Bombs
Since the first week of July, the Assad regime has dropped over 2,000 barrel bombs throughout Syria, with particularly high concentrations in Darayya and Zabadani.
Read More» U.S. Statement at UN Security Council Vote on a Syria Chemical Weapons Joint Investigative Mechanism
Today, the UN Security Council has taken another step aimed at stopping the use of chemical weapons in Syria.
Read More» Ambassador Power: EOV on UN Security Council Resolution on MH17
The United States believes firmly that those who carried out this unspeakable crime cannot remain unnamed and unpunished.
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Video: Ambassador Hamamoto’s 2015 Independence Day Remarks / Aloha Spirit in Geneva
Ambassador Hamamoto: “As many of you know, like President Obama, I was born and raised in Hawaii, and the President and I both believe this has shaped who we are today.”
Read More» International Geneva Gender Champions Launch: Ambassador Hamamoto’s Remarks
We are asking you, as the decision makers and leaders in Geneva, to join us in making a personal commitment to do what you can to break down some of the systemic barriers that are preventing women from reaching their full potential.
Read More» Ambassador Hamamoto’s Opening Remarks at Governing Council: UNCC is a UN Success Story
The UNCC is a little-known UN success story. Established by the Security Council after Saddam Hussein’s Iraqi regime illegally invaded Kuwait, the UNCC showcases the UN’s work to discourage future unlawful acts of aggression, and to contribute to the post-conflict restoration of justice and peace between neighboring states.
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