Date: 04/27/2011 Description: A boat sails past a cargo ship waiting to be unloaded at the Port of Oakland, April 27, 2011, seen from Alameda, California. © AP Image

Trade Policy and Programs (TPP), led by Deputy Assistant Secretary Bill Craft, advances U.S. trade policy objectives by opening new export opportunities for American businesses, farmers, ranchers and workers through global, regional and bilateral trade initiatives - including free trade agreements (FTAs) and the World Trade Organization (WTO). In partnership with agencies across the federal government, the more than 50 TPP professionals and staff work to maximize the benefits of open markets for global economic development, address and resolve trade disputes, strengthen intellectual property enforcement, and improve access for U.S. goods and services abroad.

TPP is composed of four offices:



[This is a mobile copy of Trade Policy and Programs]

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