U.S. Mission to the World Trade Organization
The U.S. Permanent Mission to the World Trade Organization represents the United States at the WTO and includes officials from USTR, the Department of Agriculture and the Department of Commerce.
U.S. Statement on transparency proposal at General Council
Today we are bringing to the General Council a reform proposal intended to support meaningful and successful negotiations at the WTO.
Statements by the United States at the July 26, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Trade Negotiations Committee and Heads of Delegation Meeting
The United States urges a targeted approach focused on the WTO’s contribution to recovery from the pandemic, and addressing a manageable set of WTO institutional…
Ambassador Tai’s Remarks at WTO Ministerial Meeting on the Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Remarks at WTO Ministerial Meeting on the Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today delivered remarks at…
Statements by the United States at the June 28, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statement by the United States – Informal TNC and Heads of Delegation Meeting
The United States thanks the Director General for her remarks and also General Council Chair for his outreach on MC12, and his summary document issued…
Statement by the United States – Formal Meeting at the WTO TRIPS Council
This is a global health crisis, and the extraordinary circumstances of the COVID-19 pandemic call for extraordinary measures.
Statements by the United States at the May 28, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the Kyrgyz Republic
The United States is pleased to welcome Deputy Minister Seit and the rest of the Kyrgyz Republic delegation to the third Trade Policy Review of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Statement From Ambassador Katherine Tai On The Covid-19 Trips Waiver
USTR Katherine Tai today released a statement announcing the Biden-Harris Administration’s support for waiving intellectual property protections for COVID-19 vaccines.
Statements by the United States at the April 28, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
U.S. Statement on the Second Trade Policy Review of Vietnam
The United States recognizes the importance of WTO membership to Viet Nam and appreciates its expression of support for WTO reforms.
Ambassador Katherine Tai’s remarks at a WTO virtual conference on Covid-19 vaccine equity
This is not just a challenge for governments. This challenge applies equally to the industry responsible for developing and manufacturing the vaccines.
U.S. Statement at the Third Trade Policy Review of Qatar
Qatar is an important economic partner of the United States, and we look forward to increased engagement on trade issues.
Statement by the United States at the March 26, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Statements by the United States at the February 22, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
U.S. Statement on the Appointment of New Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala
On behalf of the United States, it is my pleasure to warmly welcome and congratulate the first woman and the first African Director General of…
Trade and Development Challenges Arising from COVID-19: Responses, Recovery, and Resilience
Aid for Trade Stocktaking Event 2021 Sponsored by the US Delegation to the WTO
USTR Statement on the Director General of the World Trade Organization
The Biden-Harris Administration is pleased to express its strong support for the candidacy of Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as the next Director General of the WTO.
Statements by the United States at the January 25, 2021, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2020, DSB Meeting
The following are the statements of the United States at the December 18, 2020 DSB Meeting. U.S. Statements at the DSB – December 18, 2020
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Indonesia
We are concerned that measures adopted by Indonesia to stimulate the growth of particular local industries risk having serious negative impacts in global markets.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Thailand
Trade Policy Review of Thailand Statement by the U.S. Representative Geneva, November 24, 2020 As Delivered Thank you, Chair. We welcome Thailand’s delegation today for…
Farmers’ Perspectives on SPS Challenges for Sustainable Food Production and Trade
A unique discussion on the real-world challenges that farmers from around the globe face to safely and sustainably produce food and access export markets.
Statements by the United States at the October 26, 2020, DSB Meeting
The following statements were delivered by the U.S. Delegation at the October 26, 2020 Meeting of the DSB Statements in PDF Format
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review Of Zimbabwe
We welcome the Secretariat and Government Reports and appreciate the opportunity to gain a clearer sense of the changes to Zimbabwe’s trade and investment policies…
Statements by the United States at the September 28, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Geneva, September 28, 2020 [AS DELIVERED] Read the Statements (PDF) …
Statements by the United States at the August 28, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Geneva, August 28, 2020 [AS DELIVERED] Read the Statements (PDF)
Statements by the United States at the July 29, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Statements by the United States at the June 29, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Geneva, June 29, 2020 as delivered Read the Statements (PDF) …
Ambassador Lighthizer Statement on Resignation of WTO Director General Azevêdo
I want to thank Director General Azevêdo for his exemplary service during his more than six-year tenure.
U.S. Notifies Full Compliance in WTO Aircraft Dispute
The United States notified the World Trade Organization (WTO) today that it has fully complied in the dispute brought by the European Union (EU) regarding…
Statements by the United States at the February 28, 2020, DSB Meeting, Reconvened on March 5, 2020.
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
USTR Report on the Appellate Body of the World Trade Organization
For more than 20 years, the United States has expressed concerns that the dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organization – and in particular…
Statements by the United States at the January 27, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statement by the United States at the January 8, 2020, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Joint Statement on WTO Negotiations on Fisheries Subsidies
Our delegations commit to continue to engage constructively in the fisheries subsidies negotiations, in order to adopt an agreement on comprehensive and effective disciplines ....The…
Statements by the United States at the October 28, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
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. 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…
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.
Press Statement by Dr. Peter Navarro
At just the Third Extraordinary Congress in UPU history, member countries approved by unanimous acclamation to adopt a comprehensive set of reforms based on the…
Statements by the United States at the August 15, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the August 9, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the July 22, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statement by the United States on Transparency in WTO Dispute Settlement
Statement by the United States at the July 22, 2019, meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the June 24, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the May 28, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the May 28 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting.
Statements by the United States at the April 26, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the April 26 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting.
Statement by the United States at the April 11, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the April 11 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Bangladesh
The United States commends Bangladesh’s commitment to bring its trade and investment regime into compliance with WTO rules.
Statements by the United States at the February 25, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the February 25 WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting
Statements by the United States at the January 28, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the January 11 DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the January 11, 2019 WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the December 18, 2018, WTO Dispute Settlement Body Meeting (DSB)
Statements by the United States at the December 4, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on December 4, 2018. Read the full statements…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Nepal
The United States commends Nepal’s commitment to bring its trade and investment regime into compliance with WTO rules.
Statements by the United States at the November 21, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on November 21, 2018. Read the full statements…
Statements by the United States at the October 29, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body, October 29, 2018.
Statements by the United States at the September 26, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on September 26, 2018.
Statements by the United States at the September 21, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
USTR Finalizes Tariffs on $200 Billion of Chinese Imports in Response to China’s Unfair Trade Practi
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released a list of approximately $200 billion worth of Chinese imports that will be subject…
U.S. statement at Trade Policy Review of Chinese Taipei
The United States is pleased to welcome the distinguished Head of Delegation Ms. Wang with those visiting from Taipei, and to acknowledge Dr. Cyrus Chu…
Statements by the United States at the August 27, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body
Statements by the United States at the August 15, 2018 WTO DSB
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body As delivered in Geneva on August 15, 2018 U.S. Statement at the…
Statements by the United States at the July 20, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on July 20, 2018. Read The Full Statement…
Statements by the United States at the May 28, 2018, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on May 28, 2018.
