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The U.S. bilateral investment treaty (BIT) program helps to protect private investment, to develop market-oriented policies in partner countries, and to...

GSP Expiration: Frequently Asked Questions (updated November 2014) What is the status of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) program?

Assistant USTR for African Affairs Florie Liser recently sat down with America.gov to talk about the 2010 AGOA Forum and trade with sub-Saharan Africa. Read...

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As Prepared for Delivery on January 20, 2026 The Hamiltonian Economic System That Too Many Have Forgotten

Congressional Affairs The Office of Congressional Affairs also oversees all Congressional correspondence. When a Congressional letter or request for...

Many countries, including the United States, are examining their approaches to data and source code, and the impact of trade rules in these areas. In order to...

"On October 26, 2023, the U.S. International Trade Commission found that Apple, Inc.

Below are 2017 Reports and Publications.

Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs) provide strategic frameworks and principles for dialogue on trade and investment issues between the United...

The U.S. and Mexican HLED co-chairs met on April 18 to review key accomplishments as outlined below, discuss priority initiatives and stakeholder engagements,...

Sarah Ellerman currently serves as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia and the Pacific. In this capacity, she develops and implements U.S....

Today, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Demetrios Marantis was on hand as the White House launched its strategy to mitigate the theft of U.S. trade secrets and...

Statement of Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Michael Punke at the World Trade Organization's Trade Negotiations Committee World Trade OrganizationGeneva,...

Terry McCartin serves as the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for China, Mongolia and Taiwan Affairs. In that capacity, he is responsible for developing and...

Brussels, Belgium - Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk concluded his three-day visit to Belgium. Ambassador Kirk met with European Commission...

TURNBERRY – Today, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer issued a statement following the United States and European Union reaching a Framework for an...

2018 Special 301 Report

Below are press releases from 2007.

Until the early 1960s, the Department of State was responsible for conducting U.S. trade and investment diplomacy and administering the President's trade...

Washington Exports and Foreign Investment In 2024, Washington exported $57.8 billion of goods to the world. In 2022, exports from Washington supported an...

Initiation of Section 301 Investigation: Vietnam's Import and Use of Illegal Timber - October 2, 2020

USTR: AGREEMENT WOULD GIVE AMERICAN SUPPLIERS NEW ACCESS TO CANADIAN PROCUREMENT CONTRACTS Tentative deal would address government procurement concerns between...

AGOA Status: Tanzania is eligible for AGOA this year. It also qualifies for textile and apparel benefits. Trade Agreements: The U.S.

Today, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk hosted Canadian Minister of International Trade Ed Fast for a bilateral meeting. During the meeting, they...

Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT Report)

Letter to U.S. Trade Representative Portman on Free Trade Agreement with Andean Nations, November 28, 2005 | 2014

Tuesday, November 29, 2011 Ambassadors Kirk and Sapiro will participate in the Transatlantic Economic Council (TEC) meetings Washington, D.C. Open Press Events...

2022 Special 301 Report

Statement on the Transatlantic Trade and Investment PartnershipNovember 16, 2014 We, the Leaders of the United States and the European Union, and the United...

The United States and Canada have reached a tentative agreement on government procurement. The agreement is subject to completion of our respective domestic...

Azerbaijan applied for WTO accession in June 1997 and submitted its Memorandum on the Foreign Trade Regime in 1999.

Small businesses are the backbone of the U.S. economy, and the primary source of jobs for Americans. Small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) also account...

Remarks by Ambassador Michael Froman to the Atlantic Council October 27, 2015Washington, D.C. *As Delivered* Thank you, Jon. Governor Huntsman, Ambassador...

Ambassador Jamieson Greer was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as the 20th United States Trade Representative on February 27, 2025.

On March 7, 2024, the Office of the United States Trade Representative issued a Federal Register notice inviting comments to inform objectives and strategies...

This morning, Deputy United States Trade Representative Miriam Sapiro met with 15 members of the Manufacturing Action Council (MAC). Ambassador Sapiro...

To read USTR's reports and publications for 2024, see below.

Scott Pietan is the Acting Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan, Korea and APEC. Mr. Pietan has over 23 years of trade experience with the U.S....

As two of the most digitally-advanced countries in the world, the United States and Japan share a deep common interest in establishing enforceable rules that...

On Tuesday, negotiations on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) Agreement continued in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Negotiators from the TPP countries began...

Washington, D.C. -- Today USTR Ron Kirk issued the following statement on the extension of the Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) and Andean Trade...

Freedom of Information Act and Open Government.

The United States, Japan, Denmark and the International Labor Organization announced a new Labor Initiative today with Burma to Improve Protection of...

On Thursday, United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk will be in Wisconsin to discuss the President's National Export Initiative. This week's trade...

Bryant Trick is the Assistant United States Trade Representative (AUSTR) for Europe and the Middle East. Prior to this assignment, Bryant has served for 15...

Minister Of State For Foreign Trade Meets US Trade Representative. QNA Minister of State for Foreign Trade H E Dr. Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Sayed met with United...

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) works to identify and reduce obstacles for U.S. companies operating in the digital economy. Beginning this...

Tuesday, April 5, 2011 Ambassador Kirk will testify before the House Appropriations Committee Washington, D.C. Open Press Please contact Matthew Lawrence at...

Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Marisa Lago Statement at the Senate Committee on Finance Washington, D.C.July 23, 2015 *As Prepared for Delivery*

Today, an op-ed in The Hill from United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Secretary of Labor Hilda Solis explains the importance of Trade Adjustment...

Initiatives The United States engages with Brazil on trade and investment matters through a number of initiatives.

Julie Callahan serves as the Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Agricultural Affairs and Commodity Policy. In this role, she oversees work to promote the...

For the Presidential actions taken pursuant to his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (IEEPA), see below:

ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies...

2019 Special 301 Report

Many of USTR's senior officials are lawyers and economists with extensive backgrounds in trade law. The senior staff includes about 30 key officials...

On July 23, 2021, Costa Rica requested consultations with the Dominican Republic with respect to antidumping measures imposed on the importation of corrugated...

Vermont Exports and Foreign Investment In 2024, Vermont exported $1.9 billion of goods to the world. In 2022, exports from Vermont supported an estimated 8,000...

USTR's Office of the Western Hemisphere is responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring U.S. trade policy in the Western Hemisphere.

Constituting less than one-twentieth of the world's population, Americans generate and earn more than one-fifth of the world's total income. America...

The Office of Services and Investment (SI) at USTR is responsible for the development and implementation of U.S. services trade and international investment...

For more than two decades, Members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) have negotiated how to address the use of harmful subsidies in the fisheries sector....

Dec 10, 2025 - AN #ACFRONTPAGE EVENT—US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer discusses the major changes in US trade policy that have taken place during the first year of...

Geneva, Switzerland - The United States is disappointed that China has decided to pursue its request for a panel in this matter. We understand that a panel...