Guangzhou [China], February 7 (ANI): The United States is participating in the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2026 Senior Officials’ Meeting and Related Meetings (SOM1) in Guangzhou as part of efforts to advance the Trump Administration’s America First foreign policy priorities, an official statement said.
The US delegation is led by US Senior Official Casey Mace and includes Acting Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs Ruth Perry. The meetings run from February 1 to 10.
During SOM1, the United States aims to deepen efforts to open Asian markets to American exports while continuing to promote deregulation and US-friendly business policies. The US is taking action at the meeting to combat illegal fishing, marine debris, and the illicit timber trade, which it said threaten American businesses, workers, and national security. By promoting American technology and industry, the United States seeks to open new markets in Asia, restore a level playing field for American companies, and support job creation at home, while also leading international efforts to protect the environment.
The United States also highlighted its long-standing role within APEC, noting that it has hosted the forum three times. US companies, technology, and workers have contributed to economic growth and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region.
According to the United States Trade Representative’s website, APEC is the leading forum in the Asia-Pacific for facilitating trade, investment, economic growth, and regional cooperation. APEC members include Australia; Brunei Darussalam; Canada; Chile; the People’s Republic of China; Hong Kong, China; Indonesia; Japan; the Republic of Korea; Malaysia; Mexico; New Zealand; Papua New Guinea; Peru; the Philippines; the Russian Federation; Singapore; Chinese Taipei; Thailand; the United States of America; and Vietnam.
Decisions within APEC are reached by consensus, and commitments are voluntary. APEC has helped reduce tariffs and other trade barriers across the region, driving economic growth and international trade. Key to APEC’s vision are the “Bogor Goals” of free and open trade and investment in the Asia-Pacific: by 2010 for industrialised economies and by 2020 for developing economies, adopted by Leaders at their 1994 meeting in Bogor, Indonesia. (ANI)
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