Callahan Approved As Chief Agricultural Negotiator

By a 53-43 vote the Senate confirmed Julie Callahan as chief agricultural negotiator for the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative.  The vote took place the week before Christmas.  President Trump nominated Callahan back in July. 

She has been with the Office of the USTR since 2016. 

“Farm Bureau congratulates Dr. Julie Callahan on her confirmation to be chief agricultural negotiator at USTR," said AFBF President Zippy Duvall.  "Her experience at USTR, the Foreign Agricultural Service at USDA and at the Food and Drug Administration will serve her well as she works to improve trading relationships with international partners."

The U.S. Grains and BioProducts Council said, “She’s a seasoned professional with years of experience in sensitive trade negotiations and will continue to be a great advocate for U.S. agriculture.”

“NCBA congratulates Dr. Julie Callahan on her confirmation as Chief Agricultural Negotiator,” said National Cattlemen Beef Association Executive Director of Government Affairs Kent Bacus. “President Trump has made it a priority to sign new trade deals and open new markets to high-quality American beef. We look forward to working with Ambassador Callahan to make good on those promises and strengthen America’s cattle and beef industry through new trade opportunities.”

"Dr. Callahan [has] an astute understanding of what it takes to successfully raise, grow, harvest and promote U.S. agricultural products...” said National Association of State Departments of Agriculture CEO Ted McKinney. "This is a critical time to advance U.S. agriculture's competitiveness, reduce barriers to trade and improve food access for Americans and beyond."

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