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Katherine Tai served as the 19th United States Trade Representative, leading U.S. trade policy from 2021 to 2025 as a key member of President Biden\u2019s cabinet. With deep expertise in global trade dynamics, she played a pivotal role in negotiating the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) and has built a reputation for bipartisan collaboration, as reflected in her unanimous Senate confirmation. Previously, she served as Chief Trade Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee and as Chief Counsel for China Trade Enforcement, bringing extensive experience in trade litigation and policy negotiation. Tai provides insightful analysis on trade issues, legal frameworks, and economic strategies. She informs audiences on the evolving landscape of tariffs and trade policy, offering a view of what to expect in the future.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Katherine Tai served as the 19th United States Trade Representative, leading U.S. trade policy from 2021 to 2025 as a key member of President Biden\u2019s […]
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