Office of the United States Trade Representative

03/14/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/14/2023 10:12

Readout of Ambassador Katherine Tai’s Meeting with Czech Republic’s Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela

WASHINGTON - United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai met yesterday with the Czech Republic's Minister of Industry and Trade Jozef Síkela. Ambassador Tai emphasized the United States' commitment to strengthening the U.S. - EU economic and trade relationship and the need for candid conversations on key issues. Ambassador Tai also noted her desire to achieve meaningful results for the next ministerial meeting of the Trade and Technology Council later this year, including continued engagement on non-market policies and practices and digital issues.

Ambassador Tai congratulated the Czech Republic on a successful Czech Presidency and thanked Minister Síkela for his country's leadership in response to Russia's unprovoked invasion of Ukraine.

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