State Department

Quoted: Tillerson, Trump's State pick, on TPP

(In Trade)
December 13, 2016

“Only governments can open the avenues of free trade.”

Citing TPP concerns, senators introduce bill to reform State human trafficking report

(In Trade)
December 08, 2016

Sens. Menendez and Rubio maintain countries' rankings were manipulated to ease TPP's path.

Quoted: Kerry calls out critics for 'knee-jerkingly' knocking trade deals

(In Trade)
November 30, 2016

“So we’re running around, hearing people battle a dragon called trade, when in fact it’s not the fundamental problem.”

State Department official: Carbon tariffs could follow a U.S. exit from the Paris climate agreement

(In Trade)
November 15, 2016

Climate envoy says countries are awaiting word from the Trump administration on its plans as some in Europe mull a carbon tax.

Trump pledges creation of consolidated trade office

(In Trade)
October 20, 2016

“American trade policy is mismanaged by dozens of competing bureaucracies spread across so many departments.”

State Dept. Official: Geopolitics Will Persuade Lawmakers To Pass TPP In Lame-Duck

(Daily News)
October 11, 2016

Enough members of Congress will ultimately support the Trans-Pacific Partnership in a post-election lame-duck session largely due to the negative geopolitical implications of failing to ratify the deal, according to Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Russel.

Kerry Says EU Needs Economic Benefits Of TTIP In Light Of Brexit

(In Trade)
October 04, 2016

“You have countries with 50 percent youth unemployment, you need some kickers to the economy,” he said in Brussels.

Business Groups At Odds Over Level Of Progress At U.S.-India Dialogue

(Daily News)
September 01, 2016

Business groups that approached this week's U.S.-India Strategic and Commercial Dialogue with varying expectations are now offering dramatically different views on the progress made at the Aug. 30-31 meeting in New Delhi of high-level government officials from both countries.

U.S.-India Joint Statement On Strategic & Commercial Dialogue Avoids Addressing Specific Trade Issues

(Text Document)
September 01, 2016

Obama Issues Executive Order On Currency Manipulation Provisions In Customs Bill

(Daily News)
July 25, 2016

The Obama administration has issued an executive order spelling out responsibilities and authority across federal departments and offices on addressing currency manipulation under the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act of 2015, also known as the customs bill.

Obama Issues Executive Order Delegating Duties On Currency Manipulation In Customs Bill

(Text Document)
July 25, 2016

Food, Farm Groups Call For CFIUS To Block Syngenta-ChemChina Acquisition

(File Document)
July 21, 2016

State Department: Cuba's Accomplishments Would Make Changes To Obama Executive Actions Difficult

(In Trade)
July 20, 2016

“I would never speculate on what a next administration may do, but to the extent that this has yielded these positive results, it would be difficult to go backwards,”

Malaysia Remains On Tier 2 Watch List In 2016 Trafficking In Persons Report

(Text Document)
June 30, 2016

Commission Transmits Final Draft Privacy Shield Adequacy Determination

(Text Document)
June 30, 2016

U.S., Colombia To Hold Environmental Affairs Council Meeting July 7-8 As Per Chapter 17 Of FTA

(Text Document)
June 22, 2016

At S&ED, China Agrees To Address Steel Overcapacity At OECD, No Common Understanding On Aluminum

(Text Document)
June 07, 2016

At Opening Of S&ED, Lew Pushes China On Overcapacity, NGO Law; Stresses Need For Broad Economic Reform

(Text Document)
June 06, 2016

Trade Committee Leaders Lay Out Priorities For China S&ED To Obama Administration

(Text Document)
June 06, 2016