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Bianchi confirmed by Senate for deputy USTR position

September 23, 2021 at 3:07 PM
The Senate on Thursday voted to confirm investment banking executive and longtime Biden adviser Sarah Bianchi to serve as deputy U.S. Trade Representative. The vote was 85-11. It followed the confirmation of another deputy USTR nominee, Jayme White, on Wednesday. He was confirmed by an 80-18 vote. Only Republicans voted against both. Bianchi’s portfolio will be Asia, Africa, investment, services, textiles, and industrial competitiveness. White will handle Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, labor and environment. Finance Committee Chair Ron...

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