we remain committed to implementing the promise of the USMCA.

by bringing workers from all backgrounds and experiences to the table, we will create inclusive trade policy that advances economic security and racial and gender equity.

I think that's particularly important and timely, and we started that up again.

I think that what I would say is, the provision that you cited earlier really has more to do with withdrawing the United States from the WTO as opposed to the authority of the United States to participate at the WTO as a full member.

I am committed to a full, good faith effort at the WTO, but the focus really is on promoting vaccine equity.

I commit to consulting with this committee; that is why I am here, that is why I will be here when you ask me to come.

I think that we need to be engaging with the rest of the world--and certainly in this part of the world--from a position of strength.

Our worker-centric trade policy is a key part of the Biden-Harris administration's effort to Build Back Better.

USTR specifically has been charged with making sure that efforts that we take do not undermine labor protections in those regions.

We want a fair international trading system that promotes inclusive growth and reflects America's universal values.

The administration believes strongly in intellectual property protections, but in service of ending this pandemic, supports a waiver of those protections for COVID-19 vaccines.

I will be raising this again with my Canadian counterpart at the Free Trade Commission meeting of the USMCA.