I and others in the administration... are working hard on conversations with the Europeans.
Katherine Tai
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Katherine Chi Tai is an American attorney and trade policy expert currently serving as the United States Trade Representative since March 2021. She is notable for being the first Asian American and the first woman of color to hold this position. In her role, Tai has focused on addressing trade issues and promoting fair trade practices, particularly in relation to China and other global partners. Her work emphasizes the importance of labor rights and environmental standards in trade agreements.
I am very serious when I say that it is time for us to resolve these disputes.
we continue to have a global overcapacity problem that is distorting the international market.
Our goal is not a return to the economy we had before the pandemic, but to seize the opportunity to set America on a strong and clear path to a competitive future.
I'm very aware of these issues, and I have raised them with my Mexican counterpart.
It is very concerning, the rules at the WTO that allow for countries to designate themselves as developing.
I am very interested in how we make our trade policies across the board more effective and more strategic.
It is a great honor to return to USTR and lead the dedicated public servants who carry out the agency's important mission on behalf of the American people.
softwood lumber will always be in my sights in the conversation with Canada.
I think it is absolutely worth exploring with China, but I also want to note that those are conversations, and those are roads that have been well-worn by U.S. Trade Representatives before me.





