United States Trade Representative

Pursuing trade and economic policies that put the American economy, the American worker, and our national security first.

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American workers should not have to compete against goods made with forced labor because our trading partners refuse to close their doors to it. President Trump is righting this wrong by imposing tariffs to strengthen America’s competitiveness.

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Selon l'Organisation internationale du Travail, le travail forcé touche plus de 27,6 millions de personnes dans le monde, et ce chiffre continue d'augmenter.

Le président Trump s'attaque à la source de l'esclavage moderne en exigeant des partenaires commerciaux des USA qu'ils adoptent et appliquent, comme les États-Unis, des interdictions d'importation afin que les produits issus de cette pratique effroyable ne bénéficient plus d'un avantage concurrentiel injuste. - Via @USTradeRep

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🚨 American steelworkers, manufacturers, and farmers applauded @POTUS’ tariff action to combat forced labor in global supply chains and create a level playing field for American workers.

Learn more: https://t.co/AWCi5FSKBN

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.@USTradeRep Ambassador Greer: "For over 100 years, the United States has had a law on the books prohibiting the import of goods made with forced labor. This is common sense, and we've enforced this law... We have told countries, you need to take action... If countries are on the right path, they have a certain level of tariff—about 10%—and if they're not on the right path, it's a slightly higher tariff of 12.5%"

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Bringing back MADE IN THE USA. 🇺🇸

No President has prioritized American industry, manufacturing and workers like President Trump. This Made in America Week, we celebrate the great American workforce who keep this country moving.

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Ambassador Greer and Secretary @m_ebrard released a joint statement following today’s talks in Mexico City.
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Forced labor impacts over 27.6 million people worldwide and the number continues to trend upwards, according to the International Labour Organization.

President Trump is tackling modern-day slavery at its source by requiring our trading partners to do what the United States does: enact and enforce import bans to ensure products made through this horrifying practice no longer hold an unfair competitive advantage.

Learn more: https://t.co/Smz7zPnEIp

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The United States is against sweatshops; our trading partners should be too.

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In advance of the third bilateral negotiating round, Ambassador Greer met with President Sheinbaum at the National Palace to discuss progress in negotiations related to the USMCA Joint Review.

The Trump Administration looks forward to continued collaboration with Mexico to achieve balanced trade and resolve cross-border economic challenges.

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En Palacio Nacional, nos reunimos con el representante comercial de Estados Unidos, Jamieson Greer; avanzamos en la revisión del T-MEC y acuerdos bilaterales en beneficio de ambos pueblos.

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Representative Ilhan Omar (MN-05): "Importing goods that were made in whole or in part by forced labor is a violation of American law, and numerous international human rights and labor rights standards."

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Representative Nathaniel Moran (TX-01): “Forced labor has no place in American supply chains and American consumers deserve to know the truth about where their goods come from.”

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House Financial Services Ranking Member Maxine Waters (CA-43): “And when we learn about slavery anywhere in the world, we are opposed to it. There is no justification for it. It does not matter whether it is the principals or the associates that are involved with the products and services, etc., as a result of slave labor. We are opposed to it.”

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Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10): “The American people deserve to know if the clothes they buy or the technology they use include parts made by forced labor. These products have no place on our store shelves…”

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Representative Linda Sánchez (CA-38): “How do we enforce the laws if we’ve lost our enforcement capability? And what about the businesses and workers who depend on those agencies to assess dumping and countervailing duties; to protect IPR rights; to hold countries to their environmental commitments; and to combat forced labor.”

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Representative Chris Smith (NJ-04): “The United States must not allow its consumers, its taxpayers, or its government procurement systems to become unwitting participants in forced labor or sanctions evasion. That means stronger enforcement to stop tainted seafood at the border, and it means ensuring that no federal procurement system—including military bases, school meal programs, or other government facilities—relies on products linked to forced labor.”

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Senator Rick Scott (FL): “The United States has a duty to take a stand against these atrocities through prevention and punishment, and every American company should be taking every possible step to ensure their products and supply chains are free from slave labor.”

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Senator Marsha Blackburn (TN): “Foreign criminals and shady businesses exploit vulnerabilities in our trade system to import products made with forced labor, slip counterfeit goods into U.S. markets, and smuggle drugs across the southern border. We need to strengthen efforts to prevent bad actors from importing unethical goods… and counter forced labor practices around the world.”

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Representative Jim McGovern (MA-02): “We must take a clear moral position to stand with those who are suffering because of forced labor. No more business as usual.”

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House Ways and Means Chairman Jason Smith (MO-08): “For nearly a century, the United States has led the world in recognizing that forced labor is an absolute affront to human dignity by banning importation of goods produced in whole or in part through forced labor… We will never tolerate an unfair playing field that exploits forced labor in China and around the world while undermining the ability of American workers to earn a fair wage and remain globally competitive.”

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Representative Nancy Pelosi (CA-11): “Tragically, the products of the forced labor often end up here in American stores and homes… We must shine a light on the inhumane practice of forced labor, hold the perpetrators accountable and stop this exploitation.”

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House Ways and Means Ranking Member Richard Neal (MA-01): “Freeing workers from forced labor is a global responsibility... Our trade policy reflects our values, and we must be aggressive in putting an end to these atrocities around the world.”

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Senator Josh Hawley (MO): "Global slavery will not end without leadership from the United States… Now is the time to step up and tackle one of the most pressing issues of our time."