Lovely quoted in Reuters article on Biden's nominee for US Trade Representative

March 18, 2021

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Mary E. Lovely

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Reuters

Mary E. Lovely

Katherine Tai, President Joe Biden’s nominee for U.S. Trade Representative, won unanimous support in a U.S. Senate procedural vote on Tuesday and appeared set for confirmation. "The 98-0 vote in favor does, I believe, show her views are in line with many senators on trade," say Professor Mary Lovely. She adds that Tai has satisfied pro-labor lawmakers by playing an important role in negotiating stronger labor provisions in the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement and has satisfied China hawks by vowing to hold Beijing to its promises. Read more in the Reuters article, "Biden trade nominee Tai wins unanimous U.S. Senate backing in procedural vote."