USTR

The U.S. is pushing forward with its World Trade Organization disputes against members who have imposed retaliatory tariffs at the same time as those members are escalating their own disputes against the U.S. over its Section 232 tariffs.

“Given the 10 percent tariff is scheduled to rise to 25 percent on January 1, we urge you to immediately reconsider this decision.”

“We've had a number of members of Congress, including 30 senators, 84 members who have made positive comments; 18 governors have singled it out.”

U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer has formally notified Congress of the administration's intent to negotiate trade agreements with the European Union, United Kingdom and Japan.

Washington and Seoul will hold consultations under the auspices of the U.S.-Korea Free Trade Agreement to discuss revising the rules of origin for textile products that are not commercially available in either country.

The Philippines' ambassador to the U.S., Jose Manuel Romualdez, has been meeting with U.S. lawmakers to address human rights concerns ahead of the start of trade talks between the two countries.

Colombia committed in April to update the U.S. every 60 days on commitments the country has made to avoid losing some benefits under the U.S.-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement.