USTR

All patriotic Americans should condemn the violence we saw at our Capitol today. This is inconsistent with our democracy and our most cherished values. -ARL

First commercial U.S. rice shipment to 🇨🇳 cleared customs this week. China is the world’s top rice consumer–expect to build on this sale w/ much more in the future. This is a good 1st step to what we hope to be many more shipments of high quality, nutritious & affordable 🇺🇸 rice.

President Trump is delivering results for America’s farmers and ranchers through the Phase One Agreement with China. After many years of effort, we are pleased to see the first shipment of U.S. rice arriving in China this week and look forward to continued purchases from China.

Building on the great relationship between the U.S. and Brazil under the leadership of President Trump and President Bolsonaro, @USTradeRep, @MinEconomia, and @ItamaratyGovBr signed a landmark Protocol to update the existing Agreement on Trade and Economic Cooperation.

Chief Agricultural Negotiator Gregg Doud met with farmers at the @NEStateFair and discussed the Trump Administration’s work to increase exports, including record sales to China. Watch his interview @NTVNEWS nebraska.tv/news/ntvs-grow… #NEStateFair

Today we celebrate and honor the achievements and drive of America's workers, farmers, ranchers, manufacturers and businesses! Happy Labor Day!

Federal Agencies Outline Plan to Help Farmers of Seasonal and Perishable Fruits and Vegetables. ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

Read the plan from @USTR @USDA and @CommerceGov to support American producers of seasonal and perishable fruits and vegetables. ustr.gov/sites/default/…

Under the leadership of @realDonaldTrump, the U.S. is working to protect our great steel industry, which is vital to national security. Read about our agreements with Mexico and Brazil: ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

Since the beginning of his Administration, @realDonaldTrump has fought to protect American workers and the American steel industry. Today we announce successful agreements with Mexico and Brazil to address steel imports. ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

Deputy @USTradeRep C.J. Mahoney discusses the new US-EU tariff agreement with Matt Gagnon @WGANNews: First time in 20 years the US has gotten the EU to eliminate a tariff. Thanks @SenatorCollins and other Maine leaders for their hard work. Listen here: wgan.com/morning-news/a…

Deputy @USTradeRep C.J. Mahoney notes @realdonaldtrump made fair trade for American lobster a priority of his administration. This new deal totally eliminates EU’s tariffs on American lobster. Listen to @WVOMFM interview wvomfm.com/episode/ghrt-r…

Deputy @USTradeRep C.J. Mahoney spoke with Maine radio stations today about the great new trade deal eliminating EU tariffs on American lobster. Listen here @WGANNews with Matt Gagnon wgan.com/morning-news/a… and @WVOMFM with Ric Tyler and George Hale wvomfm.com/episode/ghrt-r…

The European Union has agreed to eliminate its tariffs on imports of live and frozen lobster from the U.S. ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

The status quo is not an option, writes @USTradeRep Robert Lighthizer. The WTO needs to return to the vision of equal rules for all. on.wsj.com/31cRLYi

Under the leadership of President Trump, the U.S. looks forward to continuing these important talks with the U.K. and achieving an historic agreement between our two great nations.

This week, Ambassador Lighthizer welcomed Secretary Liz Truss to Washington to discuss the shared commitment between the U.S. and U.K. to negotiate an ambitious and high-standard trade agreement.

Ambassador Lighthizer comments on the death of Congressman John Lewis: "The world has lost a great statesman and leader, and I have lost someone I consider to be a friend and hero." Read his statement here: ustr.gov/about-us/polic…

Two-way goods trade between the United States and Kenya reached $1.1 billion in 2019, up 4.9% from 2018.

VIDEO: Watch Ambassador Lighthizer deliver remarks at today's launch of Free Trade Agreement negotiations between the U.S. and Kenya. app.frame.io/presentations/…