USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer issued a statement following the release of recommendations from the U.S.-China Board of Trade, a body established by Presidents Trump and Xi during Trump’s May 2026 Beijing visit to manage trade in non-sensitive products. The Board’s recommendations represent a named bilateral policy outcome on U.S.-China trade relations. This is a significant […]
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US Invokes USMCA Rapid Response Mechanism Over Workers’ Rights at Yokohama Tire Plant in Mexico
USTR has invoked the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism under USMCA to seek Mexico’s review of alleged denial of workers’ rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico in Coahuila. The RRM is a USMCA enforcement tool targeting denial of rights of free association and collective bargaining at specific facilities. This is a named enforcement action under a […]
WTO Members Review Agriculture Negotiation History, Discuss Ways Forward
WTO members convened on 23 September to assess the state of agriculture negotiations following the inconclusive outcome at the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé. Members discussed possible paths forward for talks that stalled at MC14. The session reflects ongoing multilateral efforts to advance agricultural trade reform under WTO auspices.
Ambassador Greer to Host G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee
USTR Ambassador Greer will host the G20 Trade Ministerial in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, leading discussions on forced labor in supply chains, updating the MFN principle, and countering weaponization of trade. The ministerial brings together G20 Trade Ministers to address a range of substantive trade policy issues.
Thailand Participates in RCEP Ministers’ Meeting: Working Group Established for New Members, Agreement Review Planned
Thailand’s Commerce Ministry reported that the RCEP ministerial meeting on 21 September 2026 in Manila agreed to establish an ad hoc working group to consider accession of candidate countries to RCEP. Ministers also advanced preparations for a major review and upgrade of the RCEP agreement planned for 2027. The outcomes reflect RCEP’s role as an […]
Joint Statement on Philippines-UK Joint Economic and Trade Committee
The Philippines and UK held a Joint Economic and Trade Committee meeting, producing a joint statement with named policy outcomes on bilateral trade relations. The snippet is truncated but the JETC format typically yields specific commitments on market access, trade facilitation, or FTA-related discussions.
Canada Advances FTA Negotiations with ASEAN and Philippines at Manila Ministerial Meeting
Canadian Trade Minister Maninder Sidhu participated in the 15th ASEAN Economic Ministers-Canada Meeting in Manila, advancing FTA negotiations with both ASEAN and the Philippines. A bilateral agreement with the Philippines was brought closer during the visit. The minister also met with senior Filipino government and business leaders.
Indonesia Pushes for Acceleration of ASEAN-Canada FTA Negotiations
Indonesia’s Deputy Trade Minister called for maintaining momentum and accelerating completion of the ASEAN-Canada Free Trade Agreement (ACAFTA) at the 15th AEM-Canada Consultative Meeting in Pasay City, Philippines. Indonesia emphasized that significant progress achieved must be followed by commitment and flexibility from all parties to resolve remaining issues.
23rd AEM-India Consultation: Indonesia Supports Completion of AITIGA Review in 2026
Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Trade expressed support for completing the ASEAN-India Trade in Goods Agreement (AITIGA) review by 2026 at the 23rd AEM-India Consultation Meeting in Pasay City, Philippines. Indonesia backs timely conclusion of the review to make the agreement more effective, user-friendly, and trade-facilitative.
Indonesia Pushes for Acceleration of ASEAN-Canada FTA Conclusion
Indonesian Deputy Trade Minister Dyah Roro Esti Widya Putri attended the 15th ASEAN Economic Ministers (AEM) Consultative Meeting with Canada in Pasay City, Philippines. Indonesia pushed for acceleration of the ASEAN-Canada FTA negotiations. The meeting represents a formal plurilateral trade dialogue with a named policy objective.