Agricultural Groups Express Support for Vetter USTR Negotiator Nomination

Nearly 100 agricultural organizations expressed support for the pending nomination of Darci Vetter as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative in a joint Jan. 10 letter submitted individually to all members of the Senate Finance Committee. “Deputy Under Secretary Vetter brings a wealth of well-rounded background expertise,” said the letter. “Her most recent experience within the U.S. Department of Agriculture has also given her direct exposure to the workings of many of the critical programs related to trade currently offered by the federal government as well as the numerous trade associations involved in helping to stimulate agricultural trade.” President Barack Obama sent Vetter’s nomination to the Senate on Jan. 7 (see 14010811).