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Week Ahead Guidance for the Week of May 13 to May 17, 2024

May 12, 2024

Monday, May 13

United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will deliver remarks and participate in a fireside chat with at a White House Celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage and History. The event is open press and more information can be found on the White House Initiative on Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders (WHIAANHPI) website.

Senior Advisor Cara Morrow will deliver remarks at the American Iron and Steel Institute’s Board of Directors meeting.  This meeting is closed press.

Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for African Affairs Constance Hamilton and Kenya’s Principal Secretary for Trade Alfred K’Ombudo will co-lead the fifth negotiating round under the U.S.-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP) from May 13 to 17 in Washington, D.C. These meetings are closed press.

Tuesday, May 14

Senior Advisor Beth Baltzan will participate in a fireside chat with Michael Stumo during the Coalition for a Prosperous America Annual Conference.  This event is closed press. 

Wednesday, May 15

Senior Advisor Cara Morrow will travel to Montreal, Canada for the 3rd United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Dialogue and to participate in bilateral meetings.  These meetings are closed press. 

Thursday, May 16

Ambassador Tai will participate in an APEC for the People “Women in Leadership” event at Arequipa’s Catholic University. This event is open to pre-credentialed press.

Ambassador Tai will deliver opening remarks for the Academy for Women Entrepreneurs Fair at the Bi-National Cultural Center. Ambassador Tai’s remarks will be open to pre-credentialed press.

Friday, May 17

Ambassador Tai will participate in a joint meeting of APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade and Ministers Responsible for Women. This meeting is closed press.

Ambassador Tai will participate in the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting. This meeting is closed press.

Saturday, May 18

Ambassador Tai will participate in the APEC Ministers Responsible for Trade meeting. This meeting is closed press.

While in Arequipa, Ambassador Tai will also meet with other senior APEC Trade ministers. More information regarding Ambassador Tai’s meetings and events in Arequipa will be provided at a later date.

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