Katherine Tai

U.S. Trade Representative

Date of Birth: March 18, 1974

Biography

Katherine Chi Tai was born on March 18, 1974, in Connecticut. She earned her undergraduate degree from Yale University and her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Harvard Law School. She worked in various capacities within the U.S. Trade Representative's (USTR) office and the House Ways and Means Committee before being nominated by President Joe Biden as the U.S. Trade Representative in December 2020. Tai was confirmed by the Senate and took office on March 18, 2021.

Current Place of Work

Position: U.S. Trade Representative

Organization: Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR)

Important Events

Since taking office, Katherine Tai has addressed several pressing issues in the U.S. dairy market. On May 18, 2021, she was approached by U.S. dairy groups regarding the enforcement of trade agreements with Canada and Mexico under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). These groups highlighted the importance of fair trade practices and enforcement to ensure that U.S. dairy exporters have equitable market access, particularly focusing on tariff rate quotas (TRQs) and regulations that have hindered U.S. dairy exports.

Modified: 2025/05/17

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