Lighthizer Lays Out US Trade Policy Agenda, NAFTA Hearings Get Underway

June 29, 2017

US Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer discussed with lawmakers the Trump administration’s trade policy priorities for the coming year, covering areas such as the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and the upcoming WTO ministerial conference.

 

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Topics: WORLD TRADE ORGANIZATION (WTO)

Regions: UNITED STATES

Authors: INTERNATIONAL CENTRE FOR TRADE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT (ICTSD)

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