Trump picks trade lawyer for deputy U.S. Trade Representative
The president has announced he plans to nominate C. J. Mahoney, a partner with the Washington, DC-based Williams & Connolly, for a deputy U.S. Trade Representative slot. Mahoney will be tapped to serve as deputy USTR for investment, services, labor, environment, Africa, China and the Western Hemisphere, the White House announced. At Williams & Connolly, the announcement adds, Mahoney focuses on “international disputes and arbitration.” More: Prior to joining Williams & Connolly, Mr. Mahoney clerked on the United States Court...