Alliance for Trade Enforcement

Coalition advocating for foreign governments to end unfair trade practices & supporting U.S. policymakers in their efforts to hold trading partners accountable.

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

"We hope that today’s meeting starts a dialogue on ways to improve Japan’s treatment of U.S. businesses to further expand [our] trade partnership."

Read AFTE's full statement on @POTUS' meeting w/ @kishida230 @JPN_PMO today.

https://t.co/zznRnzqSU2

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

"Addressing these and other trade barriers would usher in a new era of U.S.-Japan trade, to the betterment of both Japanese and American society. The Alliance for Trade Enforcement charges @POTUS and @kishida230 to do so after concluding today's discussions."

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

"We hope that today’s meeting starts a dialogue on ways to improve Japan’s treatment of U.S. businesses to further expand [our] trade partnership."

Read AFTE's full statement on @POTUS' meeting w/ @kishida230 @JPN_PMO today.

https://t.co/zznRnzqSU2

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

For example, Japan's lack of predictable, transparent biopharmaceutical pricing practices and current interpretation of patent law impedes American firms from accessing the Japanese market — disadvantaging U.S. inventors and Japanese patients alike.

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

READ: @AFTEnforcement just issued a press release on the most recent meeting between @POTUS and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.

Read the full press release here: https://t.co/zznRnzqSU2

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

#ICYMI: @AmbassadorTai @USTradeRep's statement following the confirmation of Chief Agricultural Negotiator Doug McKalip: "...I am confident that Doug is the right leader to help us tackle these issues at a critical moment for America." https://t.co/rxEkpqzj98

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

Interesting article in @business on evolving supply chains: "supply chains have many characteristics that make the industry ripe for a full digital upheaval: global scale, enormous complexity...and a plethora of available data that lacks transparency." https://t.co/C7lDQmXF40

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

President Biden will visit Mexico at the North American Leaders Summit next Monday-Tuesday, @Reuters reports. The President will meet with Prime Minister Trudeau of Canada and President Lopez Obrador of Mexico. Expect more updates on this next week. https://t.co/sO4jlDMYaQ

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

Via @politico: More trade predictions for this year. Many expect Congress to challenge President Biden on strengthening his #trade agenda, seeking policies that will "support American businesses and workers and strengthen foreign policy ties." https://t.co/dCvfGn5Jxl

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

Via @business: Five major ways that global #trade will change in 2023. The main trend for U.S. trade is the role of the WTO in determining U.S. trade policy. "This year will mark a critical test for the relevance for the World Trade Organization" https://t.co/nXCBIWsdPq

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

Interesting article in @Forbes on how globalization has reshaped intellectual property. Wen Xie, intellectual property lawyer, offers a unique perspective on topics like how supply chain partners can complicate IP matters. https://t.co/3v1fg1NN9k

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

Great news from @USTradeRep: @SenFinance confirmed Doug McKalip as @USTradeRep's Chief Agricultural Negotiator this past week. McKalip will be a strong voice for America's farmers, and will protect U.S. industry on the international stage. https://t.co/Uf9T5Al7YG

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

. @AFTEnforcement's Global Trade In Review: @AFTEnforcement gave a statement on the @USTradeRep Special 301 Report this April, recognizing the body's acknowledgement of how important #IP intensive industries are for the U.S. economy. https://t.co/zwKivgvRfP

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

. @AFTEnforcement's Global Trade In Review: @AFTEnforcement gave a statement on the #TRIPS waiver for Covid-19 vaccines this June: "The WTO’s decision to suspend the TRIPS Agreement is unnecessary and unwise." https://t.co/5oAZQFF8ol

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

. @AFTEnforcement's Global Trade In Review: @AFTEnforcement gave comments to @USTradeRep on the barriers to U.S. trade abroad. “As the U.S. economy rebounds our leaders must work to eliminate practices that box American companies out of foreign markets,” https://t.co/JjUsmkTAda

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

As the #IPEF first negotiating round comes to a close, @AFTEnforcement reminds @USTradeRep to prioritize #enforcement mechanisms in future decision-making, and also break down barriers to trade that disadvantage U.S. companies. https://t.co/3jY2u7Fdjh

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

A very insightful blog from @Council4IP on how counterfeiters steal billions from the U.S. economy, and shorthand consumers in the process: "Counterfeit goods aren’t just illegal. They can also put the health, and even lives, of your loved ones at risk." https://t.co/U9AgqHgt4W

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

READ: @USTradeRep and @CommerceGov released a readout of the first #IPEF negotiating round from Brisbane, Australia. @AFTEnforcement encourages the departments to push for enforcement mechanisms in the coming negotiations. https://t.co/35QYjjpEH3 https://t.co/3jY2u7Fdjh

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

. @USTradeRep @AmbassadorTai and Secretary General Mene of @AfCFTA signed a Memorandum of Understanding today at the Africa Leaders Summit. Tai "announced this MOU signing as a move 'to create a platform for a regular dialogue with the AfCFTA Secretariat'" https://t.co/1DnB82WLPg

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

#Counterfeit goods are not only damaging to the economy, but damaging to consumers. In Brian Pomper's mention in @WashTimes, he explains that "Imitations of popular brands of hoverboards, iPhone chargers have the added danger of exploding or catching fire"https://t.co/pkSEiWfii1

[Alliance for Trade Enforcement @AFTEnforcement]

READ: @USTradeRep Ambassador Maria Pagán gave remarks defending U.S. trade policy at the 15th @wto Trade Policy Review of the United States: "The United States remains one of the most open and competitive economies in the world."

Read the full remarks: https://t.co/7RuZnvm2U2