American Sugar Alliance Congratulates Julie Callahan on Confirmation as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

On behalf of the nation's sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers and workers, the American Sugar Alliance issued the following statement on Julie Callahan's confirmation as Chief Agricultural Negotiator in the Office of the United States Trade Representative:

"We congratulate Julie Callahan on her confirmation and look forward to working with her to put American farmers first and strengthen guardrails that protect our growers from unfair trade practices. Callahan's experience at USTR and the FDA demonstrates a deep understanding of the importance of maintaining strong domestic food production, and she will no doubt draw on that expertise as she takes on this important responsibility.

"As the nation's Chief Agricultural Negotiator, Callahan will play a vital role in upholding fair trade practices. The global sugar market is dominated by heavily subsidized producers that dump their surplus on the world market. Strong U.S. leadership and sound trade policy are essential to ensuring a level playing field for our producers."

America's sugar producers are proud to support more than 151,000 jobs coast to coast, drive $23.3 billion in annual economic impact, and provide a steady, affordable supply of made-in-America sugar, while meeting some of the highest environmental, labor, and food quality standards. American sugarbeet and sugarcane farmers supply approximately 75% of the sugar consumed nationwide.