Brett Doyle Named Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission

On July 20, 2026, President Donald J. Trump designated Commissioner Brett Doyle as Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) for a term expiring June 16, 2028. Chairman Doyle succeeds David S. Johanson, who had been serving as Chairman by operation of law after Amy A. Karpel's term as Chair expired on June 16, 2026.

About Chairman Doyle

Chairman Doyle was sworn in July 17, 2026, as a Commissioner of the USITC. He was nominated by President Donald J. Trump to serve on the Commission on January 29, 2026, and confirmed by the U.S. Senate on July 16, 2026, for a term expiring December 16, 2030.

Prior to joining the Commission, Chairman Doyle served as Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Congressional Affairs at the Office of the United States Trade Representative, where he directed congressional engagement on trade negotiations, legislation, tariff policy, and enforcement matters. His previous public service includes roles at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Senate. Chairman Doyle has also held senior government affairs positions at Sylvamo and the Mercatus Center at George Mason University. He is a graduate of the U.S. Naval War College and Lafayette College.

About the U.S. International Trade Commission

The USITC is an independent, nonpartisan, factfinding federal agency. The agency investigates and makes determinations in proceedings involving imports claimed to injure a domestic industry or violate U.S. intellectual property rights; provides independent analysis and information on tariffs, trade, and competitiveness to the President and the Congress; and maintains the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.