Today, Julie Callahan, Assistant U.S. Trade Representative (AUSTR) for agricultural affairs and commodity policy, has been nominated by President Trump for the role as Chief Agricultural Negotiator.
“We appreciate President Trump for working expeditiously to nominate the AUSTR Callahan for this critical job,” said U.S. Grains Council President and CEO Ryan LeGrand. “The Council and I, personally, have worked with Julie for many years and I know, once approved, she will have the producers and agribusinesses top of mind as she conducts her work with trading partners around the world.”
Callahan has been with the agency since 2016, serving as senior director for agricultural affairs before being promoted to deputy AUSTR in 2020. The President now has nominated people to serve in all of the traditionally held USTR deputy roles.
About The U.S. Grains Council
The U.S. Grains Council develops export markets for U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including distiller’s dried grains with solubles (DDGS) and ethanol. With full-time presence in 28 locations, the Council operates programs in more than 50 countries and the European Union. The Council believes exports are vital to global economic development and to U.S. agriculture’s profitability. Detailed information about the Council and its programs is online at www.grains.org.