Dairy groups react to confirmation of Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative
IDFA, USDEC and NMPF applaud the confirmation.
Three groups representing the dairy industry issued statements in reaction to the March 17 Senate confirmation of Katherine Tai as U.S. trade representative.
“Katherine Tai is an experienced and knowledgeable trade expert who will position U.S. interests above those of competitors, remain vigilant to protect U.S. businesses from a myriad of barriers to trade, and who will embrace diplomacy and relationship-building,” said Michael Dykes, D.V.M., president and CEO of the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association IDFA). “IDFA is eager to get to work with Ambassador Tai, USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and the U.S. federal government to quickly and effectively negotiate preferential trade agreements with U.S. trading partners that include meaningful access for U.S. dairy and other food and agricultural goods.