TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has been appointed to a federal advisory committee on trade policy. President Obama on Wednesday named the governor to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, according to a press release from Christie's office. “New Jersey in many ways is considered the gateway to international trade," Christie said. "As a member of the...
President Barack Obama is greeted by Gov. Chris Christie as he arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport for visit to New Jersey. TRENTON — Gov. Chris Christie has been appointed to a federal advisory committee on trade policy.
President Obama on Wednesday named the governor to the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations, according to a press release from Christie's office.
“New Jersey in many ways is considered the gateway to international trade," Christie said. "As a member of the advisory committee, I look forward to sharing New Jersey’s experiences while working to ensure that national policies enhance and improve trade opportunities for New Jersey and throughout the country.”
The committee, administered by U.S. trade representative Ron Kirk, provides policy advice on trade issues of overall national interest. Committee members represent various economic sectors impacted by trade and serve two-year terms.
Congress created the private-sector advisory committee system in 1974, and it was expanded under the Trade Act of 2002. The goal is to ensure U.S. trade policy and trade-negotiation objectives reflect U.S. commercial and economic interests.