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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Remarks by Secretary Ross at the President's E Awards Ceremony
"Successes include a dealer agreement between an American boat builder and a Chinese-based boat dealer looking to add a U.S. brand to their portfolio. [...] Several of our winners today count China as their number one international export market. In addition to the one mentioned earlier, there are five more:
- Hydro-Thermal Corporation;
- Flexo Concepts;
- Santa Monica College;
- Colorado State University; and
- iTep International, a business that assesses English language skills in 51 countries.
From day one, this Administration has been committed to leveling the playing field for businesses and organizations…
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Joint Statement of the United States and China Regarding Trade Consultations
"At the direction of President Donald J. Trump and President Xi Jinping, on May 17 and 18, 2018, the United States and China engaged in constructive consultations regarding trade in Washington, D.C. The United States delegation included Secretary of the Treasury Steven T. Mnuchin, Secretary of Commerce Wilbur L. Ross, and United States Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer. The Chinese delegation was led by State Council Vice Premier Liu He, Special Envoy of President Xi. There was a consensus on taking effective measures to substantially…
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Remarks by Secretary Ross at the National Press Club Headliners Luncheon
"But the retaliation lists published by China have created worry about a trade war. So, let’s analyze how far it might go. As the President has pointed out, China sells us far more than we sell them. Given the lopsided balance, they would run out of targets for tariffs much sooner than we would. Also, their retaliations would negatively impact their own economy as well as ours. China buys no products from us if they have cheaper alternatives. Therefore, the tariffs they impose will come…