ARLINGTON, VA –The Meat Institute today applauded the nomination of Julie Callahan to be the US Trade Representative (USTR) Chief Negotiator for Agriculture.

“Julie has experience in the trenches at USTR negotiating on behalf of US agriculture,” said Julie Anna Potts President and CEO of the Meat Institute. “She will explore creative solutions to expand market access for meat and poultry and we also look forward to working with her in removing non-tariff barriers to trade. We urge her swift confirmation in the Senate.”

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