Bilateral Trade Affairs
The Office of Bilateral Trade Affairs manages U.S bilateral trade relations with countries around the world, assisting with the negotiation and implementation of Free Trade Agreements, Trade and Investment Framework Agreements, and trade preference programs. Key initiatives include seeking Congressional passage of Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and Korea; leading the Department's outreach efforts to promote free trade policy; coordinating the Department's work on the bilateral dialogues like the Strategic Economic Dialogue with China or the Brazil Economic Partnership Dialogue; supporting the U.S.-EU Transatlantic Economic Council; and promoting development in Africa through implementation of the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act. The Office works closely with USTR, USDA, Treasury, and Commerce, as well as Congress, the private sector, academia, and think tanks.
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