“At the same time, the Doha Round was clearly high on the agenda. We applaud Ambassador Kirk’s commitment to move into the ‘endgame’ for the Round. NFTC strongly supports the Administration’s efforts to obtain a high-quality agreement that will lead to new market access, particularly in major emerging markets. We hope that negotiators will pursue all channels, including bilateral discussions, to reach an agreement.
“The United States appears ready to negotiate seriously. It’s about time for everyone to start showing their cards.”
About the NFTC
Advancing Global Commerce for Over 95 Years – The National Foreign Trade Council is a leading business organization advocating an open, rules-based global trading system. Founded in 1914 by a broad-based group of American companies, the NFTC now serves hundreds of member companies through its offices in Washington and New York.
