WASHINGTON, D.C., (March 17, 2021) — Today, Americans for Free Trade (AFT) spokesperson Jonathan Gold released the following statement after Katherine Tai was confirmed as United States Trade Representative.
“On behalf of the entire Americans for Free Trade coalition, we would like to congratulate Katherine Tai on her confirmation as United States Trade Representative. We look forward to working with Ambassador Tai to help the millions of Americans who have been negatively affected by tariffs and the trade war with China. We have full faith that Ambassador Tai will echo President Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’ strategy and work to provide relief to American businesses, workers, manufacturers, and farmers who have been struggling to stay afloat because of costly tariffs. Americans for Free Trade is ready and willing to assist Ambassador Tai as we help Americans recover from the fallout of the trade war.”