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.
Statements by Ambassador Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting (Day 2)
"The Brazil-Japan-U.S. joint statement affirms that Members’ enterprises should operate under market-oriented conditions and notes the elements that indicate and ensure those conditions for market…
U.S. Statements by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
U.S. Statements at the WTO General Council Meeting.
U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting
As I see it, the core problem at the WTO is not a lack of trust but a lack of like-mindedness. We simply disagree on…
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.
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Indonesia
WTO TRADE POLICY REVIEW OF INDONESIA Statement by U.S. Representative Ambassador Dennis C. Shea As Delivered Geneva – December 9, 2020 Thank you, Chair, and…
U.S. Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea – WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Capping would provide the flexibility that Members continue to call for, as needed to allow Members to sustainably develop their fisheries sectors ...
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
The responsibility for subsidized vessels and their fishing activities should be within the full control of the subsidizing Member.
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 Statement in PDF Format
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Trade Facilitation Committee
The United States is pleased to take the floor this afternoon to present the Communication entitled, Supporting the Timely and Efficient Release of Global Goods…
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
Item 7. Importance Of Market-Oriented Conditions To The World Trading System
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO General Council Meeting
Item 6. Procedures To Strengthen The Negotiating Function of the WTO
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the TNC Heads of Delegation Meeting
As the United States stressed at the recent G20 meeting, if we collaborate to embrace reforms and reinvigorate the WTO, we stand a chance of…
Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations Heads of Delegation Meeting Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea October 9, 2020 Thank you, Santiago, for your report and reflections…
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) …
Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting on Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Together with other co-sponsors, we also put forward a revised version of our joint notifications and transparency text, so as to allow a text-based negotiation…
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
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting – Day 2
The United States and Brazil have requested this agenda item to continue addressing the importance of market-oriented conditions to the global trading system.
Statements by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting
We appreciate the contribution of the Cairns Group to the vital issue of protecting food security during the pandemic.
Statement by Ambassador Shea: WTO Rules Negotiating Group – Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Meeting of the Heads of Delegation Statement by Ambassador Dennis C. Shea Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Japan
Japan is a vital strategic partner to the United States, and a key nation in world trade.
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) …
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the May 15, 2020 General Council Meeting
All of us have had to react quickly to COVID-19 to protect the lives of our citizens. This is the most basic responsibility of sovereign…
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…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Australia
The United States commends Australia’s sound macroeconomic policies, which have contributed to its strong economic performance over the past decade.
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
Item 8 – U.S. Statement at the February 28 DSB Meeting, Reconvened on March 5, 2020
Statement by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body.
Statements by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the March 3, 2020 General Council Meeting
The United States requested this agenda item to discuss the centrality of market orientation – one of the core principles of the WTO – in…
Statement by Ambassador Shea at Heads of Delegation Meeting
I would like to use today’s meeting to highlight the importance of meaningful WTO reform to the United States given the publication this past weekend…
U.S. Statement at the EU Trade Policy Review
Chair, I must note at the outset that the U.S. goods trade deficit with the EU was nearly $178 billion in 2019. This is a…
Ambassador Dennis Shea’s Remarks on Fisheries Subsidies
The United States will do our part to continue to be pragmatic, and yes, flexible.
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…
U.S. Engagement at the World Trade Organization
Ambassador Shea: " The good news is that the United States sees potential for a more responsive and effective WTO, and we are hard at…
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 Ambassador Shea at Davos Informal WTO Ministerial Gathering
We would like to thank our Swiss hosts for organizing this informal gathering. The United States remains focused on making the most of the WTO.
U.S. Statement at the Informal Meeting of the Joint Statement Initiative on Digital Trade
Ambassador Shea: "The United States has been glad to be on the leading edge of that effort. Our text proposal, circulated last April, is focused…
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
Ambassador Shea: Electronic Commerce and Moratorium on the Imposition of Customs Duties on Electroni
The United States continues to believe that all WTO members should be prepared to agree to a permanent moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions.
Ambassador Shea: Procedures to Strengthen the Negotiating Function of the WTO
Statement at the WTO General Council meeting December 9.
Ambassador Shea: Challenges Posed to the WTO by Non-Market Policies and Practices
The United States requested this agenda item to discuss an important systemic issue that is critical for the continued vitality – and the very relevance…
Ambassador Shea: Matters Related to the Functioning of the Appellate Body
Statement as Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea WTO General Council Meeting, December 9, 2019 INFORMAL PROCESS ON MATTERS RELATED TO THE FUNCTIONING OF THE APPELLATE…
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…
Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO Trade Negotiating Committee – Heads of Delegation
The United States associates itself with the joint statement on fisheries subsidies as delivered by Argentina. I want to use my time today to offer…
U.S. Statement at the November 22, 2019, DSB Meeting, Reconvened on December 3
Statement by the United States at the November 22, 2019, DSB Meeting, Reconvened on December 3, 2019 - Agenda Item 7
Statements by the United States at the November 22, 2019, DSB Meeting
Statements by the United States at the Meeting of the WTO Dispute Settlement Body Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea, U.S. Permanent Representative to the World…
U.S. Statement at the WTO Meeting of the Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
Ambassador Dennis Shea: "In September 2016, at their summit in Hangzhou, China, G20 Leaders called for the establishment of a Global Forum on Steel Excess…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Lao PDR
The United States is pleased to participate in Lao PDR’s first ever Trade Policy Review since the 2013 WTO accession.
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 Trade Policy Review of Peru
The United States commends Peru for its continued implementation of sound economic policies, which have led to sustained economic growth, even during times of global…
Statements by the United States at the WTO General Council – Day 2
The United States continues to believe that all WTO Members should be prepared to agree to a permanent moratorium on customs duties on digital transmissions.
Statements by the United States at the WTO General Council Meeting
We thank the Facilitator, Ambassador David Walker, for his considerable efforts to date and for his report to Members.
Statement by Ambassador Dennis Shea at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting
I would like to use my intervention to touch upon four subjects: special and differential treatment, the fisheries subsidies negotiations, the e-commerce negotiations through the…
U.S. Statement at the October 14, 2019 DSB Meeting
Recourse by the United States on measures affecting trade in large civil aircraft.
WTO World Cotton Day Ministerial: U.S. Statement Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea
In the United States, cotton is a vital part of many rural communities across America, and the benefits extend far beyond farming families.
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…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Costa Rica
Ambassador Shea: "We commend Costa Rica for the importance it has placed on trade liberalization and integration into the global economy as a means to…
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 delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting Geneva, July 24,
We thank the proponents for their paper. While we disagree with much of the paper’s content, we expect some of the issues it raises to…
Statements Delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea – WTO General Council Meeting, July 23, 2019
Let me begin by repeating what I have said at recent meetings of the General Council: if WTO Members say that we support a rules-based…
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.
U.S. Statement at the WTO Heads of Delegation Meeting on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: "The United States remains ready and willing to engage constructively and actively in moving these negotiations forward to a successful, meaningful outcome that…
Ambassador Shea: Statement on EU Implementation of Non-Tariff Barriers on Agricultural Products
For more than 4 years, over 40 Members have taken the floor in the SPS and TBT Committees to ask the European Union to reconsider…
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Global Review of Aid for Trade
The United States is an active partner in Aid for Trade discussions in the WTO. We are also the largest single-country provider of trade capacity…
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.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Canada
Canada is a good neighbor and key trading partner, and its trade regime continues to be of keen interest to the United States. The United…
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.
Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council Meeting (agenda items 4, 6, 7)
"For the sake of clarity, let me begin by repeating what I said at last December’s General Council meeting: if WTO Members say that we…
Statement by Ambassador Shea at the WTO Trade Negotiations Committee/Heads of Delegation Meeting
"I want to thank you, Director General for reminding all of us of the re-commitment our Ministers made during MC-11 to our existing notification obligations…
U.S. Statement: Committee on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures
As we continue fisheries subsidies negotiations in the Rules Negotiating Group, discussions have all too often devolved into abstract debates on definitions, fisheries management regimes,…
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.
Procedures to Enhance Transparency and Strengthen Notification Requirements Under WTO Agreements
The proposal circulated for today’s meeting is a culmination of improvements based on the work of all of the co-sponsors, the extremely helpful Member feedback…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Samoa
Ambassador Shea: "We would like to begin by congratulating Samoa on its first WTO Trade Policy Review."
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.
U.S. Statement at WTO Fisheries Subsidies Negotiations
Ambassador Shea: "I am pleased to join you today because this negotiation has the potential to be a real game-changer. The fisheries subsidies negotiations represent…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the East African Community
The United States is delighted to welcome the distinguished delegation from Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda, as well as the Secretariat of the EAC,…
Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO General Council Meeting (agenda items 6 & 7)
The United States recognizes the great strides made by several WTO Members since the establishment of the WTO in raising standards of living, increasing real…
U.S. Statement at the Meeting of the WTO Joint Statement Initiative on E-Commerce
Ambassador Dennis Shea: "This negotiation is an opportunity for a large group of countries to work together to combat these digital trade barriers."
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Ecuador
Much has changed in Ecuador since its last TPR in November 2011, and the United States commends Ecuador for all that it has since achieved.…
Ambassador Shea’s Statement On Procedures to Strengthen the Negotiating Function of the WTO
"The United States recognizes the great strides made by several WTO Members since the establishment of the WTO in raising standards of living, increasing real…
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.
Ambassador Shea’s Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of the United States – Day 2
"We appreciated the acknowledgement from so many that the United States maintains one of the most open economies in the world."
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)
U.S. Statement by Ambassador Shea at the 14th WTO Trade Policy Review of the United States
The United States places high value on the trade policy review process, which is important for promoting greater awareness and understanding of Members’ trade policies…
Informal Open-Ended Negotiating Group on Rules (RNG) on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: "The United States fully supports your 'January-July 2019 Work Program' and we agree with your assessment of the need to shift into a…
U.S. Statements (items 7 and 8) at the Meeting of the WTO General Council
Statements delivered by Ambassador Dennis Shea, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative and U.S. Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization.
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.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Hong Kong, China
Ambassador Shea: "The United States commends the Hong Kong Government for its commitment over the years to an open and free market economy."
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…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Armenia
Ambassador Shea: "During its first TPR, Armenia was widely commended for its sectoral reforms and market-driven polices, which resulted in an improved business climate and…
Ambassador Shea: Statement at the WTO on Intellectual Property And Innovation
The United States is pleased to co-sponsor this agenda item and contribute to the discussion of “The Societal Value of IP in the New Economy…
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.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Vanatu
We first would like to note that the United States is committed to maintaining strong engagement with the members of the Pacific Islands Forum as…
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.
Informal Open-Ended Negotiating Group on Rules (RNG) on Fisheries Subsidies
Ambassador Shea: The United States stands ready to actively participate in these negotiations, and remains committed to working with you and other Members to advance…
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…
Ambassador Shea: China’s Trade-Disruptive Economic Model and Implications for the WTO
Ambassador Shea: "Mr. Chairman, one of the most critical issues facing the WTO membership is China’s failure to fully embrace the open, market-oriented policies on…
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…
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of Israel
Today we are pleased to have the chance to review developments since the 2012 TPR and discuss Israel’s recent economic performance.
U.S. Statement at the Trade Policy Review of the People’s Republic of China
Given the importance of China to the future of the World Trade Organization (WTO), I believe that we should be frank and direct in discussing…
U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Uruguay
The United States’ trade relationship with Uruguay is strong, positive, and growing. In 2006, the United States and Uruguay signed a bilateral investment treaty; and…
U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Norway
The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly relations, based on shared values and principles, including a robust trade and investment relationship.
U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Colombia
As Colombia’s number one trading partner, the United States has a strong, positive, and growing commercial relationship with Colombia.
U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guinea and Mauritania
Both Guinea and Mauritania have faced challenges over the review period caused by the global decline in commodity prices earlier this decade, and Guinea also…
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.
U.S. Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Guinea and Mauritania
Both Guinea and Mauritania have faced challenges over the review period caused by the global decline in commodity prices earlier this decade, and Guinea also…
