The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is requesting public comments to help identify significant foreign barriers that impact U.S. exports and foreign direct investment for inclusion in the 2026 National Trade Estimate Report on Foreign Trade Barriers (NTE Report), a comprehensive assessment of foreign trade barriers affecting U.S. economic interests.
All comments must be submitted by October 30, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. EDT.
Learn more, including key takeaways for U.S. companies, industry groups, and trade associations regarding the NTE Report and requested topics of public comments.
Author(s):
Daniel B. Pickard, Shareholder, International Trade & National Security Practice Group Leader
Email: daniel.pickard@bipc.com
Milton I. Koch, International Trade Advisor
Email: milton.koch@bipc.com
Carson Easterling, Associate
Email: carson.easterling@bipc.com