USTR Press Releases

Ambassador Greer Signs US-Ecuador Reciprocal Trade Agreement

Ambassador Jamieson Greer signed the United States-Ecuador Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, establishing preferential tariff treatment and addressing trade barriers between the two nations. The agreement aims to open markets for U.S. exporters while creating reciprocal trade obligations for both economies.

Ambassador Greer Criticizes WTO as Not Serious Forum in Wall Street Journal Op-Ed

USTR Ambassador Jamieson Greer published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal criticizing the World Trade Organization as ineffective and 'not a serious forum.' The op-ed was written following the 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon, where the Ambassador assessed that few cabinet-level ministers attended and the organization has failed to address trade imbalances or protect U.S. interests. Greer stated the U.S. is driving global trade reform to eliminate non-reciprocal practices.

Ambassador Greer to Tour Michigan Ohio Manufacturing Plants Meet Workers

USTR announced that Ambassador Jamieson Greer will travel to Michigan and Ohio on April 9-10, 2026, to tour five manufacturing facilities including drone production, automotive assembly, defense technology, solar manufacturing, and appliance production. The Ambassador will meet with manufacturing workers and industry executives to discuss the Administration's trade policies supporting reindustrialization.

US-UK Arrangement on Pharmaceutical Pricing Concluded

USTR announces the successful conclusion of a US-UK arrangement on pharmaceutical pricing, addressing long-standing trade imbalances in the pharmaceutical sector. The agreement aims to ensure trading partners contribute fairly to R&D costs while expanding affordable access to life-saving medicines and strengthening supply chains.

Tariff Policy Review Protects American Jobs, Farmers, Manufacturers

The USTR released a one-year status report on the Trump administration's Liberation Day tariff program. The overall U.S. goods trade deficit decreased 24% from April 2025 through February 2026 compared to the prior year period. The report attributes the tariff program to increased market access for American farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers, reshoring of production lines, and decreasing the trade deficit.

2026 National Trade Estimate Report Released

The U.S. Trade Representative released the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report, documenting foreign trade barriers affecting U.S. exports across 60 trading partners. The annual report identifies tariff and non-tariff barriers, localization requirements, and digital trade restrictions impacting American manufacturers, farmers, and service providers.

USTR Participates in WTO 14th Ministerial Conference, Yaoundé

The United States Trade Representative announced participation in the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference held in Yaoundé, Cameroon. Ambassador Jamieson Greer represented U.S. interests at the multilateral trade gathering. The conference brought together WTO member nations to discuss global trade issues and reforms.

USMCA Panel Finds Severe Labor Rights Denial at Orla Mining's Minera Camino Rojo Facility

A USMCA Rapid Response Labor Mechanism panel issued a binding determination finding that Orla Mining's Minera Camino Rojo facility in Mexico engaged in a "severe" denial of labor rights, violating USMCA labor commitments. This is the first step in USMCA enforcement proceedings that can lead to monetary penalties or import restrictions on goods produced at the facility. The USTR announced this determination as part of ongoing USMCA compliance monitoring.

Ambassador Greer Participates in WTO 14th Ministerial Meeting in Yaoundé, Cameroon

Ambassador Jamieson Greer represented the United States at the WTO's 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The conference brought together WTO member nations to discuss global trade issues. No binding agreements or specific commitments were announced in the available press release materials.

USTR Issues Report on WTO Reform on Eve of Ministerial Conference

USTR has issued a report on WTO reform ahead of the organization's 14th Ministerial Conference in Yaoundé, Cameroon. The report outlines U.S. positions on reforming World Trade Organization rules and procedures. The document is part of ongoing U.S. engagement in multilateral trade governance discussions.