International Trade Policy Advice and Issue Expertise
The Trade Policy and Negotiations (TPN) division advances U.S. trade policy consistent with U.S. national security and foreign policy priorities. TPN staff work to open markets for U.S. products and services overseas and strengthen our trade relationships around the world to benefit all Americans. TPN partners with the U.S. Trade Representative, other federal agencies, the U.S. private sector, international organizations, foreign governments, and nongovernmental organizations to open new markets, resolve trade disputes, protect intellectual property rights, and promote agricultural innovation so American businesses succeed abroad, and our workers, farmers, and consumers enjoy the benefits of free, fair, and reciprocal trade at home.
Policy Issues
- Bilateral Trade Affairs
- Multilateral Trade Affairs
- Agricultural Policy
- Intellectual Property Enforcement
Bilateral Trade Affairs
The Office of Bilateral Trade Affairs promotes free, fair, and reciprocal trade on behalf of American exporters and their workers.
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The Office of Multilateral Trade Affairs is on the front lines of global trade policy, building support for the President’s Trade Agenda.
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The Office of Agricultural Policy supports American agriculture while protecting U.S. national security.
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The Office of International Intellectual Property Enforcement (IPE) represents the genius of America to the world. Reflecting America’s imagination, intellectual property is the lifeblood of our economy.
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