Second, on nominations, the Senate is once again making excellent progress this week confirming President Biden's nominees. We began the week by confirming a history-making Cabinet member, Interior Secretary Haaland. Yesterday, we confirmed Isabel Guzman as the SBA Administrator. Today, we will confirm another consequential administrative appointment, the U.S. Trade Representative. President Biden has named Katherine Tai, the daughter of proud immigrants from Taiwan, a veteran of the Office of the Trade Representative under President Obama, and one of our country's most seasoned experts in international trade. That--Ms. Tai--is what America is all about. We welcome her. We give her a great position of authority because of her expertise. And maybe--you know, I will leave it at that. It is a great contrast to the tragedy I was talking about a few minutes ago and the ascension of another proud American of Asian ancestry here. As U.S. Trade Representative, Ms. Tai will play a crucial role in enforcing existing trade deals and making sure that American workers, businesses, and researchers can compete on a level playing field. She will be an essential player in restoring America's credibility with our trading partners and promoting international cooperation to tackle some of the world's biggest problems, from the global pandemic to climate change. I have not a single doubt that Ms.…
On the recordMarch 17, 2021
Share
More from Chuck Schumer
Aug 21, 2026
West Kill deserves transparency and action, which is why I’m calling on the USPS to work with residents to immediately reinstate postal service in the town.
Aug 14, 2026
Bringing a safe and secure nuclear energy source to Fort Drum is a win-win for strengthening the base’s energy security and protecting our Army from vulnerabilities like grid failures.
Aug 21, 2026
A nuclear microreactor would provide Fort Drum with a reliable, non-carbon polluting, independent, and continuous source of energy for mission-critical support functions.
Aug 18, 2026
“At a time when rural healthcare systems across Upstate New York are facing significant pressures, it is vital that we invest in preparing a pipeline of the next generation of healthcare workers.”





