[VT] New York, April 12, 2024 I The Committee of 100 has announced that United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will deliver a keynote address at its 2024 Conference & Gala, scheduled for April 19.
We are thrilled to announce that @AmbassadorTai will be the keynote speaker of our #conference & #gala a week from today! If you don't yet have tickets, it's not too late: https://t.co/mEsDGXQ5aO pic.twitter.com/MUTTJKXU2H
— Committee of 100 (@Committee100) April 12, 2024
Ambassador Katherine Tai, who assumed office as the 19th United States Trade Representative on March 18, 2021, brings a wealth of experience in international trade and diplomacy to her role. As a key member of the President’s Cabinet, Ambassador Tai serves as the principal trade advisor, negotiator, and spokesperson on U.S. trade policy.
Prior to her appointment, Ambassador Tai held various positions in public service, including Chief Trade Counsel and Trade Subcommittee Staff Director for the House Ways and Means Committee in the United States Congress. She played a significant role in shaping U.S. trade law, negotiation strategies, and bilateral and multilateral agreements, including the renegotiation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
Ambassador Tai is also well-versed in World Trade Organization (WTO) litigation, having developed and tried cases for the Office of the United States Trade Representative. Her extensive background includes practicing law in the private sector, clerkship for district judges, and teaching English in Guangzhou, China.
A graduate of Yale University and Harvard Law School, Ambassador Tai is fluent in Mandarin. Her exclusive remarks at the Committee of 100’s Conference & Gala will provide valuable insights into the future of the U.S.-China relationship and U.S. trade policy.
The Committee of 100’s annual Conference & Gala, scheduled to take place at the New York Marriott Marquis in less than two weeks, will feature a diverse range of discussions, debates, keynotes, and networking opportunities. With a focus on promoting the full participation of Chinese Americans in American life and fostering constructive relations between the United States and Greater China, the event is expected to draw hundreds of distinguished academics, policymakers, businesses, and next-generation leaders from across the U.S.
Attendees can look forward to a packed agenda, including three general sessions and two concurrent tracks covering U.S.-China related topics and key domestic AAPI issues. The event will culminate in a black-tie Gala celebrating the achievements and contributions of individuals within and around the AAPI community.
Registration for the event is still open, but time is running out. Interested participants are encouraged to visit the conference website to secure their spot. For media inquiries, please contact the Marcomms Department of the Committee of 100.
Committee of 100: The Committee of 100 is a non-profit U.S. leadership organization comprised of prominent Chinese Americans across various sectors, including business, government, academia, healthcare, and the arts. With a mission to promote the full participation of Chinese Americans in American life and foster constructive relations between the United States and Greater China, the Committee of 100 has been a leading voice in public policy engagement, civic involvement, and philanthropy for over 30 years.
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