USTR
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Office of the United States Trade Representative |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
USTR stands for Office of the United States Trade Representative, a US federal agency abbreviation.
Cabinet-level office in the Executive Office of the President that develops US trade policy, negotiates trade agreements and handles disputes at the World Trade Organization. It runs Section 301 investigations, such as those behind tariffs on Chinese imports, and is led by the US Trade Representative, an ambassador-level post.
Example: USTR opened a Section 301 investigation into the country's digital services taxes.
Usage notes
Created as the Special Trade Representative in 1962 under President Kennedy, it took its current name in 1980. USTR negotiated NAFTA, its successor the USMCA and many bilateral agreements. The abbreviation refers both to the office and to the official who heads it.
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