Washington, D.C. (June 8, 2022)—”NCFC applauds the announcement by President Joe Biden today that he intends to nominate Doug McKalip to be the chief agricultural negotiator in the office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR). Filling this role is critically important as American agriculture looks to expand markets across the globe and respond to the critical food crisis in the developing world caused by Russia’s attack on Ukraine. Throughout his three-decade career at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), he has been a champion of America’s farmer, ranchers and rural communities, making him an excellent choice for this role. Once his nomination is formally submitted, we urge the Senate to take it up without delay and vote for confirmation.”
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