This resource tracked statements, developments, visits, and other interactions in US-Indo-Pacific relations under the President Trump administration. Special focus was given to the comments and activities of President Donald J. Trump; Vice President Mike Pence; United States Trade Representative Ambassador Robert E. Lighthizer; Secretary of State Mike Pompeo; Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross, Jr.; former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson; former Secretary of Defense James Mattis; and former Secretary of Defense Dr. Mark Esper.
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Vanuatu National Day
"On behalf of the United States of America, I extend my warmest congratulations to the people of Vanuatu in celebration of your National Day on July 30th. The United States and Vanuatu enjoy a close friendship based on our shared values and partnership. We commend your strong commitment to promoting financial transparency. We also celebrate the growing number of cross-cultural exchanges between our countries, and would like to thank you for welcoming over 70 Peace Corps volunteers to your shores this past year. We look…
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USTR Lighthizer's Remarks to Senator Van Hollen During Appropriations Committee Hearing - China
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USTR Lighthizer Remarks to Senator Boozman During Appropriations Committee Hearing - China, Japan, and the Philippines
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Presidential Proclamation on the Anniversary of National Korean War Armistice Day, 2018
"More than six decades after the cease-fire on the Korean Peninsula, our relationship with South Korea continues to flourish. We have forged a powerful friendship built on respect, a mutual desire for economic prosperity, and an unwavering commitment to democratic values and peace through strength. In contrast, our relationship with North Korea has been hostile, due to continued threats to our allies, their development of weapons of mass destruction and ballistic missile programs, and ongoing human rights violations. Last month’s historic summit with Chairman Kim…
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USTR Lighthizer's Opening Statement to the Senate Committee on Appropriations - South Korea and China
"We are finalizing revisions to the U.S. – Korea Free Trade Agreement. We arrived at an agreement with the Koreans to strengthen domestic truck manufacturing here in the United States, allow more U.S. vehicles to enter the Korean market without burdensome regulations, and fix a whole host of implementation issues related to agricultural, pharmaceutical products, and many other products. [...] At the direction of the President, USTR has been leading the Section 301 efforts to combat unfair Chinese intellectual property practices. In March of this…