Presidential Memorandum Regarding Withdrawal of the United States from the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations and Agreement
It is the policy of my Administration to represent the American people and their financial well-being in all negotiations, particularly the American worker, and to create fair and economically beneficial trade deals that serve their interests.
Read moreDay 2 Statement by Ambassador Punke at the 13th WTO TPR of the United States
Let me note at the outset how gratified the United States is that we heard such consistent acknowledgments and expressions of appreciation for the commitment of the U.S. to the WTO, and for the importance of our leadership in this institution.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Solomon Islands
Solomon Islands is a valued friend and partner of the United States. We are linked by close ties of history, as well as a shared commitment to peace and prosperity in the Pacific.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the November 23, 2016, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on November 23, 2016.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guatemala
The United States and Guatemala continue to enjoy a strong trade and economic relationship. The United States is Guatemala’s leading partner in both exports and imports. Our bilateral trade in goods was $9.9 billion in total (two-way) goods trade in 2015. Trade and economic integration between the United States and Guatemala is an important element in our overall bilateral relations and generates important benefits for both countries and for the region.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the November 8, 2016, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on November 8, 2016.
Read moreU.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Sri Lanka
This review comes at a historic moment for Sri Lanka. With the end of a long civil war and a renewed commitment to democratic values, we see opportunity for prosperity to regain and consolidate its foothold in your nation. With enlightened governance, sound economic policies, and peace, we see a bright future for all Sri Lankans.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the October 26, 2016, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on October 26, 2016.
Read morePragmatic Multilateralism: Remarks by USTR Michael Froman at the Graduate Institute in Geneva
I would be remiss if I stopped before underscoring the value and importance of the WTO dispute settlement process. The U.S. is one of the most active participants in the dispute settlement process and views the integrity of that process as critical. As we have made clear, this is not an area where judicial activism or the creation of new obligations through arbitrator discretion is appropriate. We will continue to underscore the importance of ensuring that the dispute settlement system is strictly bound by the agreements those Members have negotiated and remains accountable to Members.
Read moreStatement by the United States at the October 14, 2016, DSB Meeting
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body as delivered in Geneva on October 14, 2016.
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