Federal Register #USTR20260430

USTR Request for Comments on Mechanism to Promote Reciprocal Managed Trade with China

This opportunity from the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) seeks public input to guide future U.S.-China trade negotiations on non-sensitive products. - Government Buyer: - Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the request is open to all sectors potentially affected by tariff changes - Products/Services Requested: - Input on non-sensitive products (at the HS 8-digit level) that could benefit from reciprocal tariff modifications between the U.S. and China - Recommendations for the design and operation of a new U.S.-China Board of Trade to manage ongoing trade optimization - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Detailed product eligibility criteria for inclusion in managed trade - Economic impact assessments for U.S. consumers, producers, and workers - Suggestions for data sharing, monitoring, and reporting mechanisms - Recommendations for the structure, frequency, and transparency of Board meetings - Open to all interested parties with relevant information or recommendations

Description

The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) invites comments from interested parties to inform the development of negotiations with China aimed at optimizing bilateral trade in non-sensitive products to promote reciprocity and balance in the U.S.-China trade relationship. The solicitation seeks input on the types of non-sensitive products that would benefit from favorable tariff modifications by both sides and considerations around the design of a new government-to-government mechanism, the U.S.-China Board of Trade, to manage bilateral trade optimization on an ongoing basis. Comments are requested to help shape this new phase of engagement to promote balanced trade and economic benefits for U.S. producers and workers.

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