ARLINGTON, Va., July 17, 2025 – Dr. Julie Callahan, a veteran of the U.S. Trade Representative’s office for nearly a decade, has been selected to be the country’s top trade negotiator for agriculture. Mike Seyfert, the President and CEO of the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA), released the following congratulatory statement.
“On behalf of America’s grain and feed industry, I extend my sincere congratulations to Dr. Julie Callahan on her nomination by President Trump as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative. Dr. Callahan brings a deep understanding of global agricultural trade – rooted in her service since 2016 at USTR overseeing agricultural affairs and commodity policy – and a proven record advancing the interests of U.S. agriculture in complex negotiations. We look forward to working alongside Ambassador‑designate Callahan to further strengthen the industry’s competitiveness in international markets, reduce unfair trade barriers, and support profitability across the entire agricultural supply chain. Her leadership will be a significant asset to the sector as we face evolving global challenges and opportunities.”
Her nomination now heads to the Senate Finance Committee for consideration.