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 moreAmbassador Hamamoto: Bringing Down Legal Barriers to Women’s Economic Empowerment
You have chosen to put women’s challenges and opportunities in their rightful place – at the forefront of our missions – at a time when it is imperative to include everyone in the next chapter of global sustainable development, and for that I thank you.
Read moreCabinet Exit Memo by Ambassador Samantha Power
In re-engaging the United Nations, we have not compromised our national interests, but advanced them; we have not overlooked the dysfunctions of the UN system, but sought to tackle them; and we have not muted our values, but defended them vigorously and credibly.
Read moreExit Memo From Secretary Kerry to President Obama
American greatness is a fact but not an entitlement. It cannot be taken for granted. It must be demonstrated and earned by every generation.
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 moreStatement by the United States at the December 16, 2016, DSB Meeting
U.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 moreCosts & Consequences of Violence Against Women Last for Generations – We’re Working to #EndGBV Worldwide
The U.S. Mission in Geneva and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) join the international community in commemorating 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, which began on Friday, November 25 (International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women) and ends on December 10 (International Human Rights Day). This year’s theme is “From Peace in the Home to Peace in the World: Make Education Safe for All.”
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.
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