Official: Deputy USTR pick Bianchi set to take on Asia portfolio

Sarah Bianchi, a longtime aide to President Biden in his prior roles, will be nominated for a deputy U.S. Trade representative portfolio that includes Asia, an administration official confirmed on Monday. Bianchi and Jayme White, a senior staff member on the Senate Finance Committee, were announced as Biden’s picks for deputy USTR slots last week, but their portfolios were not released. Bianchi, the official told Inside U.S. Trade, will oversee Asia, Africa, investment, services and industrial competitiveness if she...