Jason Oxman President and Chief Executive Officer at Information Technology Industry Council | Official website
Washington – Global tech trade association ITI expressed disappointment in the United States Trade Representative's (USTR) handling of U.S. global trade leadership during a recent House Trade Agenda Hearing. ITI's President and CEO, Jason Oxman, criticized Ambassador Katherine Tai's responses during her testimony before the U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Committee.
In a statement, Oxman highlighted concerns about the Biden Administration's approach to digital trade leadership, stating, "Her responses downplayed the critical importance of U.S. digital trade to the economy, sidestepped significant stakeholder concerns about USTR retreating on enforcement of trade barriers, and demonstrated a lack of urgency in completing USTR’s review of the Section 301 tariffs on imports from China despite the significant harms on U.S. businesses and consumers."
Oxman emphasized the need for USTR to address these issues and collaborate with various stakeholders to enhance U.S. global trade leadership. He urged for meaningful engagement with Congress, industry, and other interested parties to ensure a robust trade agenda moving forward.
ITI's reaction underscores the importance of proactive and strategic approaches to maintain the United States' position in global trade. The call for renewed focus on digital trade and enforcement of trade barriers reflects the industry's concerns about the trajectory of U.S. trade policies.
Ambassador Tai's testimony has brought to light the challenges and areas of improvement needed to strengthen U.S. global trade leadership in the increasingly competitive international trade landscape.
