Katherine White Named Chief Textiles and Apparel Negotiator
Katherine White, an international trade policy adviser for Democrats on the House Ways and Means Committee, has been chosen by the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative to be its chief textiles and apparel negotiator. The announcement means the role is returning to a political appointee role, rather than a career staff role.
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“Strengthening America’s textile industry is a key priority for USTR,” U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said in a release announcing the appointment. “The Biden-Harris Administration is committed to crafting trade policy that supports industry revitalization and resilience. Ms. White is a skilled and strategic trade negotiator, and I look forward to continuing this work with her as we fight for a better deal for America’s textile manufacturers.”
Before working on the Hill, White worked in the International Trade Administration at the Department of Commerce.