WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), ranking member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, released the following statement in response to the nomination of Alexis Taylor for USDA Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs.
“I am pleased to have a nominee for the Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs. My colleagues and I have pressed the administration to fill this position as it is vital to develop trade opportunities and market access for our farmers and ranchers andensuring continuity of trade. Alexis Taylor has a long history in agricultural trade and I look forward to vetting her through the confirmation process.”