Agricultural groups are offering praise for Julie Callahan after President Donald Trump nominated her to fill the role of chief agricultural negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. If confirmed by the Senate, Callahan would succeed Doug McKalip, who held the post in the Biden administration. Callahan is currently the assistant trade representative for agricultural affairs and commodity policy and a longtime civil servant. American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall said, "Dr. Callahan is a pro with nearly a decade of experience negotiating trade agreements. She understands how important international partnerships are to agriculture and the critical role of strong export markets to strengthen our farm economy." USA Rice President & CEO Peter Bachmann said, "After nearly a decade of working with Julie, we know with full certainty that she's more than capable of doing this job.”
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