Today, Will Marshall, President of the Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) released the following statement on the unanimous bipartisan Senate confirmation of Katherine Tai to be the Biden Administration’s United States Trade Representative:
“Without doubt, Katherine Tai will capably represent America on the world stage, and help us regain our footing with our international trading partners after the previous administration’s ill-conceived detour into blunderbuss tariffs, protectionism and gratuitous ally-bashing.
“Our new Administration faces unprecedented challenges in trade – caused not only by COVID-19, but also by China’s routine flouting of global trade rules. We also have rare and exciting opportunities for growth and innovation in digital trade policy, which – if addressed robustly – will benefit American businesses, workers, and producers for generations to come.
“The Progressive Policy Institute congratulates USTR Tai on her historic confirmation, and commends the Biden Administration for this excellent choice in leadership.”
The Progressive Policy Institute (PPI) is a catalyst for policy innovation and political reform based in Washington, D.C. Its mission is to create radically pragmatic ideas for moving America beyond ideological and partisan deadlock. Learn more about PPI by visiting progressivepolicy.org.
Media Contact: Aaron White – awhite@ppionline.org
