David Spooner Quotes

"We were able to make progress, particularly with product coverage and quota levels, but we did not reach an agreement with the Chinese."

"We have not come to an agreement that meets the needs of our domestic manufacturers and retailers."

"Despite our best efforts, we were not able to reach a broader agreement."

"We will continue to enforce our trade laws to ensure that U.S. industry receives relief from unfair imports and we believe that a durable, negotiated resolution is the best way to resolve this dispute with Canada."

"In our numerous consultations with our domestic textile and apparel industries and members of Congress, we heard unambiguous calls for a more comprehensive approach to textile trade with China, ... As a result, we will commence negotiations on a broad agreement with the Chinese."

"Our discussions this week have yielded substantial progress on a large number of issues. We look forward to meeting again soon."

"Despite our best efforts we were not able to reach a broader agreement. The US remains optimistic that we can continue to make progress on the remaining issues."

"We have just ended the fourth round of negotiations with the Chinese aimed at reaching a broad agreement."