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USTR Fact Sheet: U.S.-UK Reach Historic Trade Deal
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ACHIEVING RECIPROCAL TRADE: Today, President Donald J. Trump and Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a historic trade deal, providing American companies unprecedented access to the UK market while bolstering U.S. national security.
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The United States has trade relations with more than 75 countries around the world. The top five export markets for U.S. goods in 2013 were: Canada, $300.3 billion Mexico, $226.2 billion China, $122 billion Japan, $65.1 billion Germany, $47.4 billion At USTR, trade with countries is coordinated...
on Apr 11
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The United States and the United Kingdom launched trade negotiations on May 5, 2020. Click here for the latest on these negotiations.
on Apr 3
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Reciprocal Tariff Calculations
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Executive Summary Reciprocal tariffs are calculated as the tariff rate necessary to balance bilateral trade deficits between the U.S. and each of our trading partners. This calculation assumes that persistent trade deficits are due to a combination of tariff and non-tariff factors that prevent...
on Apr 3
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U.S.-Indonesia Bilateral Trade and Investment The United States and Indonesia meet regularly under the auspices of a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) that was signed in July 1996. Under the TIFA, Indonesia and the United States signed a Memorandum of Understanding to Combat...
on Apr 3
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The People's Republic of China
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U.S.-China Trade Facts U.S. goods and private services trade with China totaled $579 billion in 2012 (latest data available). Exports totaled $141 billion; Imports totaled $439 billion. The U.S. goods and services trade deficit with China was $298 billion in 2012.
on Apr 3
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U.S. Trade Representative Issues Statement on President Trump's Declaration of a National Emergency
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WASHINGTON — Today, Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued the following statement in support of President Donald J. Trump invoking the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose responsive tariffs to address the national emergency driven by the absence of reciprocity in our...
on Apr 3
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USTR Releases 2025 National Trade Estimate Report
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WASHINGTON — Today, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) submitted the 2025 National Trade Estimate (NTE) to President Trump and Congress. The NTE is an annual report detailing foreign trade barriers faced by U.S. exporters and USTR’s efforts to reduce those barriers.
on Apr 2
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North Carolina Exports and Foreign Investment In 2024, North Carolina exported a record$42.8 billion of goods to the world. In 2022, exports from North Carolina supported an estimated 145 thousand jobs (latest data available). Exports from North Carolina and Jobs
on Mar 4
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Washington, DC – The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is inviting comments from the public on proposed Section 301 actions aimed to obtain the elimination of China’s acts, policies, and practices targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance. In...
on Feb 25
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WASHINGTON – The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) has appointed four individuals to serve as Indigenous Peoples’ representatives on the Observer delegation from the United States to the Partnership Council of the Indigenous Peoples Economic and Trade Cooperation Arrangement (IPETCA).
on Jan 21
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Washington, DC – The U.S. Trade Representative has issued findings in the Section 301 investigation of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) targeting the maritime, logistics, and shipbuilding sectors for dominance, concluding that the PRC’s targeted dominance in these sectors is unreasonable...
on Jan 17
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WASHINGTON – Today Ambassador Katherine Tai met with Minister Luis Carlos Reyes of Colombia’s Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Tourism to welcome agreement of the United States and Colombia on a decision of the Free Trade Commission (FTC) of the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement...
on Jan 17
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For the first time in 2025, and thirty-second time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on Jan 9
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced today the initiation of an investigation regarding China’s acts, policies, and practices related to targeting of the semiconductor industry for dominance. The investigation will be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade...
on Dec 23
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United States Prevails in USMCA Dispute on Biotech Corn
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Biden-Harris Administration Secures Major Trade Enforcement Victory for U.S. Corn Growers, Processors, and Exporters
on Dec 23
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced today the initiation of an investigation regarding Nicaragua’s acts, policies, and practices related to labor rights, human rights, and the rule of law. The investigation will be conducted under Section 301 of the Trade Act...
on Dec 12
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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers’ Rights at Vidrio Decorativo Occidental, S.A. de C.V.
on Nov 11
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USTR Secures Renewed Market Access for U.S. Apples in Indonesia
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WASHINGTON – Following extensive engagement by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) and the U.S.
on Nov 5
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For the eleventh time in 2024, and twenty-ninth time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on Oct 25
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WASHINGTON – The United States and Kenya will hold the eighth negotiating round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Washington, D.C. from September 16-27, 2024. The U.S. delegation will be led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Constance Hamilton.
on Sep 11
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United States Requests USMCA Dispute Settlement Consultations on Canada’s Digital Services Tax
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced that the United States has requested dispute settlement consultations with Canada under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) regarding Canada’s recently enacted digital service tax (DST).
on Sep 2
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For the ninth time in 2024, and twenty-seventh time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on Aug 31
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USTR Releases Summaries from U.S. – Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
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Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released a
on Aug 29
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WASHINGTON – The United States today announced the successful resolution of the United States-Mexico- Canada Agreement (USMCA) facility-specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter regarding the Volkswagen de México facility in the state of Puebla, where workers alleged they were...
on Aug 27
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For the eighth time in 2024, and twenty-sixth time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on Aug 27
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NAIROBI - The United States and Kenya held a productive negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership in Nairobi, Kenya from August 5-9.
on Aug 12
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Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF)
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In May 2022, the United States launched the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) with Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Fiji India, Indonesia, Japan, the Republic of Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
on Aug 8
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United States and Mexico Announce Course of Remediation at Volkswagen de México Facility
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WASHINGTON – The United States and Mexico today announced a course of remediation at the Volkswagen de México, S.A. de C.V. facility in Cuautlancingo, Puebla.
on Aug 1
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WASHINGTON – The United States and Kenya will hold a seventh negotiating round under the Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) in Nairobi, Kenya from August 5-9, 2024. The U.S. delegation will be led by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative Constance Hamilton. The Kenyan delegation...
on Aug 1
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Readout of the 21st U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai this week hosted the 2024 U.S.-sub-Saharan Africa Trade and Economic Cooperation Forum (AGOA Forum) in Washington, D.C.
on Jul 30
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For the seventh time in 2024, and twenty-fifth time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on Jul 28
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Washington, D.C. – Delegations from the governments of the United States and the Republic of Maldives met Wednesday in Washington, D.C. for the 3rd meeting of the United States-Maldives Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Council.
on Jul 15
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Readout of the U.S.-Philippines Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) Meeting
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WASHINGTON – On July 1-2, 2024, the United States and the Philippines met under the U.S.- Philippines Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA). The TIFA meeting was co-chaired by Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Southeast Asia Sarah Ellerman and the Philippine Department of Trade...
on Jul 6
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USTR Releases 2024 Biennial Report on Implementation of the African Growth and Opportunity Act
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WASHINGTON – The Office of the United States Trade Representative today released its 2024 Biennial Report
on Jul 1
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BUENOS AIRES – On June 5, 2024, the United States and Argentina concluded the fourth meeting of the Trade and Investment Council under
on Jun 24
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today announced the successful resolution of the second USMCA facility-specific Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter in the mining sector, regarding Minera Tizapa S.A. de C.V, a subsidiary of Industrias Peñoles, S.A.B.
on Jun 4
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WASHINGTON – The United States today announced the successful resolution of the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) matter at the Servicios Industriales González, S.A. de C.V. (SIG) facility, which specializes in fabricating steel components and is located in the state of Nuevo Leon. This...
on Jun 4
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USTR Releases Summaries from U.S. – Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership Negotiations
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WASHINGTON – Consistent with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to the highest levels of transparency in trade agreement negotiations, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) today released
on Jun 3
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For the fifth time in 2024, and twenty-third time overall, the United States has sought Mexico’s review under the USMCA’s Rapid Response Labor Mechanism.
on May 31
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USTR Announces New Action to Improve Emergency Response Collaboration Under the USMCA
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PHOENIX – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that the United States, Canada, and Mexico have signed an a
on May 25
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Following the fourth meeting of the USMCA/CUSMA/T-MEC (Agreement) Free Trade Commission (FTC) on May 22, 2024, United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai, Canadian Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development Mary Ng, and Mexican Secretary of Economy Raquel...
on May 25
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WASHINGTON – The Office of the United State Trade Representative (USTR) will hold a virtual stakeholder listening session regarding the fifth round of negotiations under the United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00 AM. Kenyan...
on May 16
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WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai today issued the following statement after a Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) panel established under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) found ag
on May 15
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Public Hearing on Promoting Supply Chain Resilience May 2-3, 2024 10 AM-6 PM Eastern Time Hearing Schedule
on May 3, 2024
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WASHINGTON – The United States Trade Representative announced today that after review of a petition filed with the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) by five national labor unions, USTR is initiating an investigation of acts, policies, and practices of the People’s Republic of China...
on Apr 19, 2024