March 17, 2021
AAP Congratulates Ambassador Tai on her historic appointment as U.S. Trade Representative
The following is a statement from Lui M. Simpson, Senior Vice President, Global Policy, Association of American Publishers, on the appointment of Katherine Tai as U.S. Trade Representative:
“On behalf of publishers from across the United States, AAP congratulates Ambassador Tai on her historic appointment as U.S. Trade Representative. She brings considerable trade policy experience to the position, having served as the former chief counsel for China trade enforcement at USTR and the chief Democratic trade lawyer for the House Ways and Means Committee. We look forward to working with Ambassador Tai and USTR officials on advancing the administration’s trade policy agenda, including the promotion of strong intellectual property protection and enforcement and addressing the China Section 301 tariffs.”