Office of the United States Trade Representative May 2013 – Federal Register Recent Federal Regulation Documents

WTO Dispute Settlement Proceeding Regarding Indonesia-Importation of Horticultural Products, Animals, and Animal Products
Document Number: 2013-10991
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-05-09
Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (``USTR'') is providing notice that the United States has requested and obtained the establishment of a dispute settlement panel under the Marrakesh Agreement Establishing the World Trade Organization (``WTO Agreement''). That request may be found at www.wto.org contained in a document designated as WT/DS455/7. USTR invites written comments from the public concerning the issues raised in this dispute.
Request for Comments on Negotiating Objectives With Respect to Japan's Participation in the Proposed Trans-Pacific Partnership Trade Agreement
Document Number: 2013-10724
Type: Notice
Date: 2013-05-07
Agency: Office of the United States Trade Representative
The United States intends to commence negotiations with Japan as part of the ongoing negotiations of a Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) trade agreement. Including Japan in the negotiations furthers the objective of achieving a high-standard, broad-based Asia-Pacific regional agreement. In order to develop U.S. negotiating positions, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking comments from the public on all issues related to Japan's participation in the TPP negotiations. USTR also seeks comments on negotiations to address certain non-tariff measures of Japan that will be conducted bilaterally in parallel to the TPP negotiations and addressed by the conclusion of the TPP negotiations.
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