AFBF Welcomes Callahan Nomination to be Chief Ag Negotiator

American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall today commended the nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to be Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

“Dr. Callahan is a pro with nearly a decade of experience negotiating trade agreements. She understands how important international partnerships are to agriculture and the critical role of strong export markets to strengthen our farm economy.

“As someone who has come through the ranks and worked directly on trade agreements, including reducing both technical barriers and tariffs, Julie will hit the ground running. Her previous experience in the Foreign Ag Service at USDA and also at FDA provide important perspective to inform her work to help resolve challenging issues on the trade front.

“We look forward to a swift Senate confirmation process so that Dr. Callahan can be fully empowered to contribute to U.S. trade strategy during these volatile times.”