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Diplomacy, Trade & Aid
America’s values, security and prosperity are best advanced by
sustained public and private sector involvement in world affairs.
Engagement at all levels – political, economic, religious, educational
and cultural - is the best way to advance America’s interests overseas.
Direct official dialogue between governments, robust multilateral
diplomacy, international trade and assistance are key pillars that
promote U.S. values and help to achieve U.S. foreign policy goals. Read More Federal Sanctions
Unilateral sanctions are generally ineffective in achieving U.S.
foreign policy goals and harm innocent people more than the regimes
they target. Despite the fact that unilateral sanctions rarely achieve
our foreign policy goals, they continue to have political appeal.
Unilateral sanctions give the impression that the United States is
"doing something," while American workers, farmers and businesses
absorb the costs. Read More Engaging Cuba
USA*Engage has become the leading business organization supporting
reform of U.S. policy toward Cuba, as well as the most important
outside group supporting the work of the Cuba Working Groups in
Congress. USA* Engage has made Cuba sanctions a priority after years of
majorities in Congress to remove the travel ban, the passage of trade
sanctions reform legislation and growing evidence of a change in
Cuban-American sentiment. Read More Rethinking IranAlien Tort Statute
U.S. court resources should be used sparingly when attempting to
adjudicate disputes arising from alleged conduct occurring solely
outside the United States involving non-US citizens and their own
governments' conduct. Read More Export Controls Policy
USA*Engage is active in promoting sensible, multilateral-based export
controls that address legitimate national security priorities without
unduly harming the economic competitiveness or reputation of U.S.
business. Our export controls coalition holds meetings with U.S.
officials to discuss ways to protect national security while minimizing
the negative impact on the U.S. economy. USA*Engage has taken the lead
in advocating for a strategic approach to dealing with China and other
important markets for U.S. exports, and encourages a serious
cost-benefit analysis of proposed regulations. Read More U.S. Visa PolicyThe United States must be welcoming to students, visitors and business travelers in order to remain competitive in a globalized marketplace. USA*Engage's visa coalition holds meetings with U.S. officials to discuss ways to protect national security while minimizing the red tape and regulations that hinder legitimate travelers who seek to visit the United States. Building on previous studies, and in conjunction with other trade associations, USA*Engage has made a series of recommendations to the U.S. Government on ways to facilitate the issuance of visas and temporary entry procedures. USA*Engage also monitors new visa and immigration proposals in Congress, and supports comprehensive immigration reform that includes enhanced temporary entry provisions. Read More A Level Playing FieldAmerican businesses deserve to compete globally on a level playing field. Foreign governments should seek to hold their companies to the same high standards to which U.S. companies are subject on issues like bribery and corruption. At the same time, the United States must set a gold standard by abiding by its international treaty obligations, so that other countries do not have any excuse to shirk their responsibilities when it comes to issues like protecting trademarks and copyrights or operating in a transparent manner. USA*Engage supports measures aimed at improving transparency, reducing corruption and setting high global standards worldwide, and ensuring that the United States abides by those standards and obligations. Read More States & Foreign Affairs
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