Michael Froman
USTR Froman Criticizes China’s “Unsustainable” Economic Policies
When China's President Xi Jinping visits Washington, D.C. this week, conversations could air on the…
USTR Details Tariffs That Could Be Lowered Under TPP
In an effort to educated the American public about the pending Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade…
USAID Announces Program to Empower RMG Workers in Bangladesh
Two years after the Rana Plaza building collapse shifted the world's attention to garment worker safety…
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“Made in America” Goods Continue to Boost Exports
The allure of American-made goods is increasingly boosting U.S. exports, and small and medium sized…
China Denies Allegations Filed by US at WTO
China’s Ministry of Commerce has denied allegations raised by the United States that it unfairly subsidized…
US Files WTO Challenge to Chinese Subsidies
The United States is pursuing a dispute settlement with the Government of China at the World Trade…
U.S. and Brazil Reach Agreement to End Decade-Long Cotton Dispute
The World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled in favor of Brazil in the country's decade-long dispute with the…
U.S., Myanmar Agree to Develop New Labor Rights Initiative
The United States and Myanmar have agreed to develop an initiative designed to promote labor rights and…
South Africa Officials Request 15-Year AGOA Extension
South Africa officials will call for the U.S. to extend the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by 15…
Bangladesh to Grant Workers in EPZs Right to Unionize
Bangladesh announced Monday that it has approved a draft law protecting Export Processing Zone (EPZ) workers…
US Says Bangladesh Must do More to Improve Worker Rights and Safety
While Bangladesh has made efforts to improve its tarnished textile industry and increase safety in the…
Democrats Seek Workers’ Rights Protection Under TPP
As negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) plod on, Democrats are pursuing protection for…
U.S., Guatemala Fail to Resolve CAFTA-DR Labor Dispute
United States Trade Representative Michael Froman announced Monday that a dispute between the U.S. and…
U.S., Japan TPP Talks Collapse; Trade Ministers Cancel Meeting Out of Frustration
Bilateral trade talks between the U.S. and Japan, intended to rescue Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP)…
U.S. Legislators Express Anxiety, Pessimism Over TPP
As negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) continue to flounder, more U.S. legislators are…