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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USTR Announces FY 2019 WTO Tariff-Rate Quota Allocations for Raw Cane Sugar
"The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative today announced the country-specific in-quota allocations under the tariff-rate quota (TRQ) on imported raw cane sugar for Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 (October 1, 2018 through September 30, 2019). TRQs allow countries to export specified quantities of a product to the United States at a relatively low tariff, but subject all imports of the product above a pre-determined threshold to a higher tariff. On June 29, 2018, the Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the establishment of the in-quota quantity…
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks on Kiribati National Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, please accept my best wishes as you and the people of Kiribati celebrate your National Day. The United States and the Republic of Kiribati share a close partnership based on mutual respect and common interests. Later this year our citizens will come together to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Tarawa, a pivotal event in the history of both our nations. I appreciate the warm cooperation from the government and people of…
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Secretary Pompeo Remarks for Samoa National Day
"Please accept my best wishes as you and the people of Samoa celebrate Independence Day. Since 1971, the United States and the Independent State of Samoa have been close and enduring partners in the Pacific. Our two countries are joined by our shared belief in democracy and freedom. Together, we have partnered to further these foundational principles across the region. This work continues as we work together in the Indo-Pacific to promote democracy, expand economic opportunity and safeguard natural resources. May today remind you of…
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Secretary Pompeo's Remarks on Timor-Leste Day
"On behalf of the Government of the United States of America, I offer congratulations to the people of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste as you celebrate the 16th anniversary of the Restoration of Independence on May 20, 2018. The United States and Timor-Leste share a friendship based on the principles of democracy, human rights, and the rule of law, as well as growing ties between the American and Timorese peoples. The United States values our continued partnership with Timor-Leste for the benefit of security and…
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Vice President Pence on US Refugee Deal with Australia
"President Trump has made it clear that we'll honor the agreement — that doesn't mean we admire the agreement.[ When asked if the Trump administration will uphold the refugee resettlement agreement that was agreed to under President Obama with Australia where refugees being held in Australian detention camps in Nauru and Papua New Guinea will come to the US."