December 27, 2022

AFBF welcomes confirmation of new US Chief Agricultural Negotiator

American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) president Zippy Duvall has expressed optimism on the US Senate confirmation of Doug McKalip to serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator at the Office of the US Trade Representative.

"The American Farm Bureau Federation is pleased that, after several months of delay, Doug McKalip was finally confirmed as Chief Agricultural Negotiator for USTR," Duvall said. "Doug has proven he is more than qualified for the position with more than three decades of agricultural experience.

"There is much work to be done. Current disagreements over exports to Mexico and potential new trade relationships with the European Union and Great Britain require the leadership Doug brings to the position. We look forward to working with him to create more opportunities for America's farmers and ranchers to feed families around the globe."

- AFBF