Articles tagged under: U.S. Trade Representative
‘A Difficult Stage in the Relationship’
Published February 2, 2022
Speaking at a Washington International Trade Association virtual forum, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi said the United States is trying to cultivate a stable rapport with China, but the two countries are in a “difficult stage in the relationship.”…Bianchi and White USTR Nominations Advance
Published September 27, 2021
The Senate has confirmed Sarah Bianchi and Jayme White as deputy U.S. trade ambassadors. Most recently, Bianchi oversaw public policy research for Evercore ISI. Bianchi was Vice President Joe Biden’s economic and domestic policy advisor from 2011-to-2019. White has been…Biden Names Trevino Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR
Published September 13, 2021
The Biden administration announced a nominee for the Chief Ag Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, Elaine Trevino. She's currently the President of the Almond Alliance of California. The Biden administration says Trevino understands tariff and nontariff…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…Doud Reflects on Time at USTR
Published December 16, 2020
In an interview with the Red River Farm Network, Ambassador Gregg Doud said his time in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative has been remarkable. “In three years here, we’ve renegotiated deals with Canada and Mexico, Japan and China.…