# U.S. and 14 Economies Address Manufacturing Capacity

On October 7, 2026, the United States and 14 other economies signed a joint ministerial statement committing to work through dedicated sectoral platforms on structural excess capacity and production in key manufacturing sectors. The statement calls for action against non-market policies and practices that distort markets, but it does not create a procurement solicitation, contract, or new contractor requirement.

- Manufacturers and government contractors with exposed supply chains may face market effects as participating economies discuss capacity and production in affected sectors.
- Companies should use follow-on sectoral discussions to assess potential implications for sourcing, supplier availability, and market access; the statement itself identifies no specific sectors, procurement opportunities, or implementation deadlines.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)
- United States (U.S.)

### Sources
- [Fourteen Economies Join the United States in Signing a Joint Ministerial Statement to Address Global Excess Capacity and Production in Key Manufacturing Sectors | United States Trade Representative](https://ustr.gov/about/policy-offices/press-office/press-releases/2026/october/fourteen-economies-join-united-states-signing-joint-ministerial-statement-address-global-excess) - USTR