The U.S. Permanent Delegation is deeply saddened by the passing of TUAC President Richard Trumka, a tireless advocate for worker rights and worker-centered trade. He held OECD members to our core democratic values and spurred actions against inequality and discrimination. His powerful voice will be sorely missed. TUAC Statement – Richard Trumka Passes Away: https://tuac.org/news/richard-trumka-passes-away/ Read More»

Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird celebrated United States 245th Independence Day with OECD counterparts at the Hotel Talleyrand, a place of significance for both the USA and OECD as the headquarters for the Marshall Plan’s administration. Read More»

Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird welcomed Secretary Blinken at the OECD this morning for a productive conversation with OECD Secretary General Mathias Cormann.  Discussion focused on priorities for the upcoming Ministerial Council Meeting (MCM), including climate, inclusive growth, international taxation, trade for all, and high standards for the digital economy. Remark to the Press – Secretary ... Read More»

Chargé D’Affaires Whitney Baird welcomed LGBTQI+ organizations GLOBE and GLIFAA at the U.S. Mission to the OECD to discuss opportunities to improve inclusivity in our workplaces and future policy work at the OECD.  Together, we can achieve great things to promote shared values toward a more inclusive future at the OECD and across the U.S. ... Read More»