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Position: U.S. Trade Representative - U.S. Trade Representative

The US Trade Representative chairs the inter-agency trade policymaking committee of the Executive Branch to set overall Administration policy and then conducts all bi-lateral and multi-lateral trade negotiations and represent the US in trade disputes.

Type of Appointment/Position: Presidential with Senate Confirmation    

Nominations so far:

Nominee Rating
Lori Wallach  click to rate
Naomi Klein  click to rate
Joseph Stiglitz  click to rate
Marcy Kaptur  click to rate
Thea Lee  click to rate
Sen. Russ Feingold  click to rate
David Cobb  click to rate
Mark Ritchie  click to rate
Paul Hawken  click to rate
George Soros  click to rate
Dennis Kucinich  click to rate
Progressive Criteria:
A progressive US Trade Representative would center their policy and practice around three principles. First, commitment to pursuing trade agreements and the resolution of trade disputes with the interests of the whole nation, not just individual companies or industry sectors. Second, to the promotion and observance of the rule of law in international trade disputes - not the exercise of unilateral pressure. Third, the pursuit of trade policies consistent with existing national and international commitments including environmental protection, respect for democratic rights and freedoms, sustainable development, and the promotion of human rights.

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