FRESNO, CA - The California Fresh Fruit Association (CFFA) applauds President Trump’s nomination of Dr. Julie Callahan to be the Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR). Dr. Callahan has worked tirelessly to promote the needs of farmers and ranchers throughout the country in the reciprocal trade negotiations.

CFFA’s Director of Trade, Caroline Stringer, stated in the recent release, “On behalf of the California Fresh Fruit Association, we congratulate Dr. Callahan on her nomination to serve as the Chief Ag Negotiator with USTR. She has been on the frontline to help reduce tariffs and nontariff barriers on agricultural exports.”

CFFA looks forward to working with Dr. Callahan on trade issues to address the needs of California’s fresh fruit industry. Dr. Callahan awaits confirmation from the Senate.