Articles tagged under: Katherine Tai
Tai Meets With Ag Groups
Published May 5, 2021
A variety of farm groups, including those representing the dairy and potato industries, met with U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai to discuss the Biden Administration’s trade agenda. The National Milk Producers Federation said time was given to Canada and its…Environment Will be a Part of Trade Discussions
Published April 16, 2021
The Biden Administration will use trade policy to enhance environmental protections worldwide. U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai spoke at the Center for American Progress, saying the U.S. must be a leader in the issues of climate change and energy efficiency.…New USTR Staying Engaged with U.S. and China Trade Relationship
Published March 24, 2021
Bryant-Christie Vice-President of Global Access Matt Lantz thinks one area where U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai could shine is helping the U.S. navigate the trade relationship with China. "Tai speaks Mandarin Chinese and she formerly worked at the U.S. Trade…U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders
Published March 24, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai is meeting virtually with trade leaders in her first week on the job. On Tuesday, Tai met with Japan’s Foreign Minister to discuss China’s unfair trade practices and shared interests. On Monday, Tai met with…Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative
Published March 17, 2021
The U.S. Senate confirmed Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative on a 98-0 vote. Tai will now be sworn into office. The confirmation received praise from the agriculture industry. In a statement, the U.S. Dairy Export Council and National Milk…Full Senate to Vote on USTR Nominee Tai
Published March 5, 2021
The Senate Finance Committee approved the nomination of Katherine Tai for U.S. Trade Representative. Senate Ag Committee Chair Debbie Stabenow says there’s no better advocate for America’s workers. "She's spent her career working to ensure American workers and families have…USTR Nominee Katherine Tai Has Senate Confirmation Hearing
Published February 26, 2021
U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Katherine Tai told the Senate Finance Committee if she is confirmed, a top priority will be implementing and enforcing the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, along with addressing China’s unfair trade practices. South Dakota Senator John Thune asked Tai…Senate Continues Confirmation Process This Week
Published February 22, 2021
More confirmation hearings and votes are on the agenda this week. Tomorrow, the Senate is scheduled to vote on Ag Secretary Designate Tom Vilsack’s confirmation. The vote was delayed due to last week’s recess and former President Donald Trump’s impeachment…Grassley Eager to Hear from Tai on Trade
Published February 11, 2021
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is looking forward to hearing more about U.S. Trade Representative Nominee Kathrine Tai’s take on the phase one trade deal with China. "The Biden administration wants to round up support in Europe, the United Kingdom, North…