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Today, held a virtual meeting with newly appointed Minister Nishimura Yasutoshi. The two discussed the upcoming Indo-Pacific Economic Framework Ministerial and progress in the areas of labor and digital trade.
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Today, led a small business roundtable in Portsmouth, NH on the importance of lowering costs for New Hampshire families, strengthening our trade relationships, and helping the United States maintain its global competitive advantage.
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The will convene its high level Public Forum- the biggest such forum for trade from September 27-30 2022. Please listen to the attached and join us. Be part of the action! Be part of the debate.
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As we celebrate Women’s Equality Day and the progress women have made ascending to leadership positions across sectors, we remain committed to creating inclusive trade policy that promotes economic empowerment for women nationwide.
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The national average for a gallon of regular gas has dropped every single day since soaring to a record high of $5.02 a gallon on June 14, according to AAA
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Today, the U.S. and Chile exchanged information and views regarding efforts to tackle the climate crisis, strengthen ocean conservation, and enhance management of marine and coastal protected areas.
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This week, the 🇺🇸 and 🇨🇱held the ninth meeting of the Environmental Affairs Council under the United States-Chile Free Trade Agreement and the seventh meeting of the Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation under the United States-Chile Environmental Cooperation Agreement.
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NEW: and will co-host an Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) Ministerial in Los Angeles, California on September 8-9, 2022. This is the first in-person Ministerial.
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We look forward to continuing our environmental cooperation under the U.S.-Chile FTA to strengthen protected areas, tackle the climate crisis, end plastic pollution, and combat #IUU fishing. To learn more join & today at 10AM ET.
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. and are proud of the progress that has been achieved under the United States-Chile FTA Environment Chapter. We are committed to continuing to advance our shared environmental goals. To learn more join us tomorrow at 10AM EST.
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. just completed a successful trip to Iowa where the message was clear: We are working to open markets for America’s farmers and agriculture producers and, the Inflation Reduction Act will support that work.
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On August 23, we will host a public session of the U.S-Chile Environmental Affairs Council and Joint Commission for Environmental Cooperation.
To participate, please see details below ⬇️
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Today Ambassador White met with Brazil’s Secretary for Foreign Trade and Economic Affairs, Ambassador Sarquis. They discussed the importance of meaningful WTO reform, implementation of the U.S. - Brazil ATEC, and cooperation on combatting climate change.
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The negotiating mandate sets out the broad objectives shared by the two sides for the upcoming trade negotiations. It is expected that the first round of negotiations will take place early this fall.
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The United States and Taiwan, under the auspices of the American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) and the Taipei Economic and Cultural Representative Office in the United States (TECRO), will commence formal negotiation on the U.S.-Taiwan Initiative on 21st-Century Trade.
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Successfully resolving the Teksid Rapid Response petition reflects the shared intent of the United States and Mexico to ensure that trade benefits workers on both sides of the border.
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The promise of this nation is real. The Inflation Reduction Act is not just about today, it's about tomorrow.
It’s about showing that America – and American democracy – works.
Not just for the privileged few. But for all of us.
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Congratulations to , , and ! The signing of the Inflation Reduction Act is part of a remarkable series of accomplishments that will deliver concrete, meaningful results for the American people and our economy.
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Happening Now: President Biden delivers remarks and signs the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 into law. twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1
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📰Next week, will travel to Des Moines, Iowa where she will join and for a series of events that will highlight the Biden Administration’s work to expand market access for U.S. farmers and producers.
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Today, President Biden signed the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act of 2022 to lower the cost of everyday goods, strengthen American manufacturing and innovation, create good-paying jobs, and bolster our economic and national security.
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📢 Don’t forget that the deadline for public comments on the development of a first-ever trade strategy to combat forced labor is due TODAY, Friday, August 5th. For more information, refer to the FRN:
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Statement by following the Congressional passage of the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022.
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Tune in now as ’ nominee for Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip appears before the Senate Committee on Finance.
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Today, Deputy USTR Ambassador White met with Ecuador’s Ambassador and Vice Minister of Foreign Trade . They discussed the importance of the bilateral trade relationship and deepening our engagement under the U.S.-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council.
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NEW: will host a meeting of the sub-Saharan African trade ministers and senior officials on December 13, 2022 to discuss expanding trade and investment relations and implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA).
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NUEVO: Hoy, y anunciaron que USTR le ha pedido a México que revise la supuesta denegación de derechos de los trabajadores en la instalación de componentes automotrices de Manufacturas VU.
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NEW: Today, and have asked Mexico to review the alleged denial of worker’s rights at the Manufacturas VU automotive components facility.
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TRQs allow countries to export specified quantities of a product to the United States at a relatively low tariff, but subject all imports of the product above a pre-determined threshold to a higher tariff.
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Additionally, we announced in-quota allocations under TRQs on imported raw cane sugar-containing products for FY 2023.
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Today, we announced the country-specific in-quota additional allocations under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported raw cane sugar for FY 2022.
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Hoy anunció que los Estados Unidos han solicitado consultas sobre resolución de disputas con México bajo el TMEC.
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Today, announced that the U.S. has requested dispute settlement consultations with Mexico under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
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Don’t miss the opportunity to comment on the development of the first-ever trade strategy to combat forced labor. Public comments are due Friday, August 5, 2022. For more information, please visit:
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At , our vision for the future is an equitable, climate-smart agricultural economy that protects our land, forests and water, improves the health, nutrition, and quality of life of all Americans, helps rural communities thrive, and feeds the world.
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