Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva

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Acting Secretary of Labor Sonderling advances US priorities at G7 meeting in Geneva

WASHINGTON - Acting U.S. Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling advanced President Donald Trump's efforts to strengthen the American workforce, support the resurgence of U.S. manufacturing, and expand economic opportunity for American workers and businesses, while participating in the 2026 G7 Labor and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Geneva, Switzerland.

During the meeting, Acting Secretary Sonderling promoted policies that support American workers and job creatorsthrough economic growth, workforce development, and stronger domestic industry. He championed the department's Registered Apprenticeship program as a proven model for addressing workforce shortages and supporting reindustrialization efforts. Acting Secretary Sonderling encouraged international partners to combat foreign labor abuse and unfair trade practices that disadvantage American workers and businesses, emphasizing the need for fair global competition. The G7 Labor and Employment Ministers' Meeting convenes the world's leading industrialized nations to discuss labor market trends, workforce challenges, and policies that promote economic opportunity and growth,

"As we celebrate 250 years of American independence, the U.S. remains committed to working with our trade partners to raise labor standards and combat unfair practices that hurt American workers and businesses," said Acting Secretary Sonderling. "Through global workforce policies that expand opportunity, productivity, and fair competition, the U.S. will bolster domestic industry and ensure American workers and businesses can compete and win."

While in Geneva, Acting Secretary Sonderling convened a roundtable on workforce development and reindustrialization and held bilateral meetings with counterparts from various countries' governments to discuss shared workforce priorities, labor market challenges, and opportunities for cooperation that support American workers and job creators.

Learn more about the department's work to make global competition fair for American workers and businesses.