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4 May 2012: Ambassador's Blog: U.S.-Canada Trade

Here are some trade statistics I got recently that I thought you might find interesting.
2 May 2012: USTR Releases Annual Report on Intellectual Property Rights

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR's) annual Special 301 Report highlights improvements in and concerns about the adequacy and effectiveness of U.S. trading partners' protection and enforcement of intellectual property rights (IPR). Canada Chapter »
11 April 2012: U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council Releases Final Work Plans

As part of its mandate under the Joint Action Plan, the U.S.-Canada Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC) recently began publishing final work plans on its website.
3 April 2012: Joint Statement from 2012 NAFTA Commission Meeting

Ambassador Ron Kirk, United States Trade Representative; the Honorable Edward Fast, Canada's Minister of International Trade; and Bruno Ferrari, Mexico's Secretary of the Economy, are pleased to release the following Joint Statement, which outlines the overall results of the April 3, 2012 meeting of the NAFTA Free Trade Commission (FTC), in Washington, DC.
2 April 2012: Boosting Economic Growth Throughout North America

President Obama today hosted the leaders of Mexico and Canada at the White House for a summit aimed at promoting economic growth and and creating jobs in all three countries.
2 April 2012: 2012 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers

The Office of the United States Trade Representative today released its annual National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers, which outlines significant foreign barriers to U.S. exports. Canada Chapter (120KB PDF) »
12 March 2012: U.S., Trans-Pacific Partners Move Toward Trade Deal

Trans-Pacific Partnership members took significant steps toward concluding a comprehensive, 21st-century trade agreement during the latest round of negotiations in Melbourne, Australia, according to U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk.
8 March 2012: Trade Representative Kirk Meets With Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast

U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk met today with Canadian Trade Minister Ed Fast to discuss Canada's interest in joining the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
23 February 2012: U.S., Canada Hold High-Level Consultation on the Trans-Pacific Partnership

The United States and Canada recently held a senior-level bilateral consultation on Canada's interest in the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) negotiations.
10 February 2012: Beyond the Border, One Year Later

Canadian and American stakeholders from government, business, academia and public interest groups met in Seattle on February 10th to look at progress made so far and next steps needed to ease the movement of goods and people across the border under the Beyond the Border dialog.
2 February 2012: RCC, BTB Host First Stakeholder Session

Washington recently played host to the first ever stakeholder session for the Beyond the Border Action Plan and the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC).
23 January 2012: U.S. And Canada Sign Two-Year Extension Of Softwood Lumber Agreement

Today United States Trade Representative Ron Kirk and Canadian Minister for International Trade Ed Fast signed a two-year extension of the 2006 U.S.-Canada Softwood Lumber Agreement (SLA), so that the Agreement will be in effect through October 12, 2015.
8 December 2011: Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade (TPP) Agreement

Yesterday, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued a formal announcement in the Federal Register requesting comments on Canada's Expression of Interest in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade (TPP) Agreement. (146KB PDF) USTR.gov/TPP »
12 November 2011: Statement By U.S. Trade Representative On Announcement From Canada Regarding Trans-Pacific Partnership

"The United States welcomes the interest of Canada and Mexico, our neighbors and largest export markets, in seeking to join the Trans-Pacific Partnership talks."
12 November 2011: Remarks by President in Meeting with Trans-Pacific Partnership

"Here in Hawaii, the United States wants to send a clear message: We are a Pacific nation and we are deeply committed to shaping the future security and prosperity of the Trans-Pacific region, the fastest-growing region in the world." Fact Sheet »
12 November 2011: Fact Sheet: Outlines of Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement

Today, the Leaders of the Trans-Pacific Partnership countries announced the achievement of the broad outlines of an ambitious, 21st-century Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement that will enhance trade and investment among the TPP partner countries, promote innovation, economic growth and development, and support the creation and retention of jobs.
9 November 2011: Remarks at U.S.-Canada Innovation Conference by White House IP Enforcement Coordinator

"It is in the interest of Canada to see improved U.S. innovation performance, and vice versa. We need to think of innovation as a broad North American challenge and not simply as a domestic one."
2 November 2011: Excerpts from Ambassador Jacobson's Closing Remarks at the U.S.-Canada Innovation Conference

"It's been heartening to witness such a show of support for -- and a belief in -- the value, the importance, and the potential of the economic relationship shared by Canada and the United States."
2 November 2011: Remarks by Deputy Secretary of State Thomas Nides at U.S.-Canada Innovation Conference

"When this relationship fires on all cylinders, the United States and Canada can be an unstoppable team. And with the fierce competition out there, we can't afford to be anything less."
1 November 2011: Excerpts from Ambassador Jacobson's Opening Remarks at the U.S.-Canada Innovation Conference

"I think all of us here tonight understand that innovation has been the engine of economic growth for millennia."
20 October 2011: Fact Sheet: Free Trade Agreements - Benefits to the U.S.: Creating Jobs and Overseas Market Access

Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) support American jobs, expand markets, and enhance U.S. competitiveness. By removing barriers to U.S. goods, Free Trade Agreements create new opportunities for U.S. companies, workers, and investors.
18 October 2011: Ambassador Jacobson's Remarks To The Canadian Club

"No two countries on earth have a better track record of working out our trade differences than the United States and Canada."
3 October 2011: Partners Sign Groundbreaking Anti-Counterfeiting Trade Agreement

In Tokyo yesterday, the United States, Canada and six other countries signed a groundbreaking anti-counterfeiting agreement that will boost intellectual property protection. Joint Press Statement »
7 July 2011: Ambassador's Blog: Navigating the Largest Trading Corridor in the World

Ambassador Jacobson: "Last week I navigated that critical Detroit-Windsor trade corridor with members of the President's Export Council (PEC) on their first international foray."
28 June 2011: Assistant Secretary of Commerce Highlights Growing Opportunities in Canada for U.S. Firms

Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Manufacturing and Services Nicole Y. Lamb-Hale today explained how Michigan companies could work with Canadian firms to further expand their export opportunities, during keynote remarks at a President's Export Council luncheon.

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