NGFA Congratulates Doug McKalip on Nomination to Serve as Chief Agricultural Negotiator

Arlington, VA, June 8, 2022 – National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) President and CEO Mike Seyfert congratulated Doug McKalip on his nomination to be chief agricultural negotiator for the office of the U.S. Trade Representative.

McKalip currently serves as senior adviser to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and has been with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for 29 years.

President Joe Biden announced his nomination earlier today.

“Doug McKalip is eminently qualified to serve as chief agricultural negotiator with decades of experience in public service and deep knowledge in agricultural trade and national security," Seyfert said.

"NGFA has worked with him on myriad issues important to U.S. agriculture. He has the experience and expertise to secure greater market access for U.S. products and ensure enforcement of clear and fair rules with our trade partners so the U.S. food and agriculture industry may fairly compete in the global economy.

NGFA urges the Senate to approve his nomination expeditiously, as it is critical to ensure the role of chief agricultural negotiator is filled so that U.S. agriculture is fully represented in trade negotiations at the highest level.”

McKalip previously served as a senior adviser at the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, senior policy advisor for Rural Affairs at the White House Domestic Policy Council, and director of legislative and public affairs for USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service.