Robert Lighthizer

U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
U.S. Raising Tariffs on Certain European Imports
The U.S. government says it will raise tariffs on certain products imported from the European Union. Reuters said those products include wines from France and Germany, as well as aircraft components. It’s the latest move in a longtime battle between Washington D.C and ...
USTR Is Taking Action on U.S. Dairy Access to Canada
USTR Is Taking Action on U.S. Dairy Access to Canada
USTR Is Taking Action on U.S. Dairy Access to Canada
The U.S. Dairy Export Council and the National Milk Producers Federation applaud the announcement that the U.S. Trade Representative is taking action on Canada’s dairy policies. Robert Lighthizer will initiate official consultations with Canada to examine the administration of its Tariff Rate Quota obligations for dairy. The ...
USTR Initiates Vietnam Section 301 Investigation
USTR Initiates Vietnam Section 301 Investigation
USTR Initiates Vietnam Section 301 Investigation
On Friday, the Trump administration announced a trade investigation over two issues related to Vietnam. At the direction of President Donald Trump, the U.S. Trade Representative’s will investigate Vietnam’s acts, policies, and practices related to the import and use of timber that is illegally harvested or traded. USTR will ...
Ag Groups Want U.S. to Remain in WTO
Ag Groups Want U.S. to Remain in WTO
Ag Groups Want U.S. to Remain in WTO
A coalition of 62 leading U.S. agriculture stakeholders is asking for continued membership in the World Trade Organization. A Corn Refiners Association sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, as well as leaders of the Senate Finance, House Ways and Means, and the House and Senate Ag Committees calling for effective WTO reform ...
WTO Rules Against U.S. Sanctions on China
WTO Rules Against U.S. Sanctions on China
WTO Rules Against U.S. Sanctions on China
U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer says he's unhappy with a World Trade Organization report that said U.S. actions to combat China’s widespread theft of American technology were inconsistent with WTO rules. Lighthizer said the WTO panel report confirms what the Trump Administration has been saying all along. ...
China, Lighthizer Talk Trade Agreement
China, Lighthizer Talk Trade Agreement
China, Lighthizer Talk Trade Agreement
China reaffirmed this week its commitments included in the Phase 1 trade deal. The pledge comes out of a conversation between U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chinese trade officials, according to Reuters, this was the first formal dialogue since early May ...
China, U.S. Will Review Trade Deal, Air Grievances on August 15th
China, U.S. Will Review Trade Deal, Air Grievances on August 15th
China, U.S. Will Review Trade Deal, Air Grievances on August 15th
U.S. and Chinese officials will review the Phase One trade deal implementation and likely air grievances that both sides have on August 15th during a video conference. Two people familiar with the plans told Reuters that U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Chinese Vice Premier Liu He, the principal negotiators of the deal, will participate in the meeting, which will be a six-month revi
Vilsack Says He’s Cautious About USMCA
Vilsack Says He’s Cautious About USMCA
Vilsack Says He’s Cautious About USMCA
One of the biggest sticking points of the newly implemented USMCA, when it came to Ag, was dairy between the U.S. and Canada. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said that he will ensure Canada will live up to its promise for dairy reforms ...
USMCA: A Nearly Five Year Journey
USMCA: A Nearly Five Year Journey
USMCA: A Nearly Five Year Journey
Earlier this week, NAFTA offically gave way to USMCA. And agricultural leaders are quick to point out the process was a long one. It all started really in early 2017 when President Trump characterized then 23-year-old NAFTA as a "terrible terrible trade deal ...
Newhouse: Administration Need To Hold China Accountable For Phase One
Newhouse: Administration Need To Hold China Accountable For Phase One
Newhouse: Administration Need To Hold China Accountable For Phase One
There is a growing call across farm country nationwide for the Trump Administration to do more to hold China accountable for their part of the Phase One trade agreement. Central Washington’s Dan Newhouse said he’s heard from growers organizations nationwide that China needs to do more, despite any political disagreements that may exist between the two governments. “There’s ...

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