USTR / Wilson Named Japan, Korea, APEC Rep

US Trade Representative Katherine Tai announced that Christopher Wilson will serve as the Assistant USTR for Japan, Korea and APEC Affairs.

Mr. Wilson has served most recently as assistant USTR for South and Central Asia, a role that will be taken over by Brendan Lynch on an acting basis.

The Office of Japan, Korea, and APEC Affairs is responsible for addressing US-Japan bilateral trade issues, monitoring Japan’s compliance with bilateral and international trade treaties and coordinating with Japanese counterparts on global trade issues of mutual interest. It also monitors Korea’s implementation of its commitments under the US-Korea Free Trade Agreement, as well as ensuring Korea’s compliance with various bilateral trade agreements and developing US trade priorities under the Asia-Pacific Economic Forum and its 21 member economies.

Mr. Wilson initially joined USTR in 2000.  From 2014-2018, he represented USTR in Geneva, Switzerland as the U.S. Deputy Permanent Representative to the World Trade Organization.