On November 10, the United States and Ecuador held the third meeting of the United States-Ecuador Trade and Investment Council (TIC). The U.S. delegation was led by Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Ambassador Michael Nemelka, and the Ecuadorian delegation was led by the Minister of Production, Foreign Trade, Investment, and Fisheries, Mr. Ivan Ontaneda. Both delegations included officials from trade and other regulatory agencies.
This meeting reflects the high priority both countries place on deepening trade and investment ties. Representatives of both countries discussed a range of trade and investment-related issues, including intellectual property, environment, labor, and trade in agriculture products.
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