For more information on these negotiations, please contact Nicole Bivens Collinson at (202) 730-4956 or via email.
Asia
The State Department reports that during an informal discussion in Manila Oct. 25 senior government officials from the U.S., Japan, and the Philippines shared their concern over and strong opposition to economic coercion as well as a commitment to building economic resilience. They also affirmed that their three countries intend to cooperate to raise awareness of this issue among the international community and enhance their resilience and response capabilities to potential economic coercion.
Brazil
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with Brazilian trade minister Geraldo Alckmin recently to urge continued efforts to address Brazil’s market access barriers to U.S. ethanol. The two officials also discussed opportunities to collaborate on supply chain resiliency and diversification efforts.
Kenya
The Department of Labor and Kenya’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection signed Oct. 28 a memorandum of understanding to advance labor cooperation. According to a DOL press release, the collaboration will seek to advance workers’ rights in areas such as preventing child labor and forced labor, strengthening consultation on multilateral policy issues, and making workplaces safer and healthier. The two sides will also strive to promote just transitions to a low-carbon economy.
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