Official account for @USTradeRep Ambassador Katherine Tai. Press: @USTRSpox
May 14 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
After reviewing USTR’s report on Section 301 tariffs, @POTUS is directing me to take further action to encourage the elimination of the PRC’s unfair tech transfer-related policies and practices that continue to burden U.S. commerce and harm American workers and businesses.
In light of @POTUS’ direction, I will be proposing modifications to the China tariffs under Section 301 to confront the PRC’s unfair policies and practices.
Jan 4, 2022 • 4 tweets • 1 min read
I'm pleased to announce that the U.S. has prevailed in the first dispute settlement panel ever brought under the #USMCA. It's agreed that Canada is breaching its USMCA commitments by reserving most of its dairy tariff-rate quota for the exclusive use of CA processors.
Enforcing our trade agreements and making sure they benefit American workers and farmers is a top priority for the Biden-Harris Administration. That is why this Administration filed the first-ever panel request under the USMCA.
Oct 4, 2021 • 25 tweets • 9 min read
I have said this before and I will continue to say it: the U.S.-China trade and economic relationship is one of profound consequence. Follow this thread for some live excerpts of my speech at @CSIS.
@CSIS This bilateral relationship is complex and competitive. President Biden welcomes that competition to support American workers, grow our economy, and create jobs at home.
Jun 15, 2021 • 4 tweets • 2 min read
After weeks of intense diplomacy, we have reached a deal on a set of high-level principles that resets U.S.-EU engagement in the large civil aircraft industry. How this affects US workers:👇 @POTUS routinely says we are strongest when we work with our friends and allies. Our partnership with @VDombrovskis shows us just that. 👇
Apr 15, 2021 • 32 tweets • 4 min read
Today I am speaking at @amprog to talk about the importance of using trade policy to address one of the biggest challenges we face: climate change.
President Biden has taken immediate action to restore American leadership on this crucial issue. He immediately rejoined the Paris Agreement and signed a sweeping executive order to begin tackling the climate crisis.