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Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns

Published May 18, 2026

The National Potato Council is urging the Trump administration to take stronger trade action against rapidly expanding Chinese frozen french fry exports, warning the surge is disrupting major export markets traditionally supplied by the United States. The potato industry says…

Next Step is Up to China

Published October 15, 2025

In an appearance on CNBC, U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the likelihood of 100 percent tariffs on China depends on what Beijing does next. China initially implemented restrictions on exports of rare earth minerals used in the tech sector.…

USTR Nominee Defends Tariff Strategy

Published February 7, 2025

President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. trade representative defended the administration’s tariff policy during his confirmation hearing. Jamieson Greer, who was the chief of staff for former U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer, said the United States needs to use all…

Greer to Lead USTR

Published November 27, 2024

President-Elect Donald Trump has named Jamieson Greer as his trade representative. Greer served as chief of staff to Robert Lighthizer, who led the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office during Trump’s first term. After his time at USTR, Greer was a partner…

Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda

Published April 17, 2024

U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai faced the House Ways and Means Committee Tuesday. Her testimony provided an update on trade issues. “Through the USMCA, we are actively championing the interests of our farmers and agricultural producers. We have pursued two cases…

‘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…

Articles tagged under: U.S. Trade Representative

Chinese Fry Exports Raise Concerns

Next Step is Up to China

USTR Nominee Defends Tariff Strategy

Greer to Lead USTR

Tai Promotes Biden Administration’s Trade Agenda

‘A Difficult Stage in the Relationship’

Bianchi and White USTR Nominations Advance

Biden Names Trevino Chief Ag Negotiator at USTR

U.S. Trade Representative Tai Meets with Key Trade Leaders

Senate Confirms Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative

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