WASHINGTON – United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai will travel to Houston, Texas on Thursday, March 16 and Friday, March 17, 2023. Ambassador Tai will discuss how the Biden-Harris Administration’s legislative accomplishments will benefit Houston, its workers, and businesses while increasing America’s competitiveness abroad. She will also participate in roundtable events to highlight USTR’s work to create equitable, inclusive trade policy.
Thursday, March 16, 2023
Ambassador Tai will meet with Mayor Sylvester Turner at Houston City Hall to discuss how trade policy can help the City of Houston and its workers. Following the meeting, Ambassador Tai and Mayor Turner will hold a press gaggle and take questions from the media.
WHEN: 3:00 P.M. CST
WHERE: Houston City Hall, 901 Bagby Street
PRESS: There will be a press gaggle after the meeting. Please contact Mary Benton (mary.benton@houstontx.gov) for more information.
Ambassador Tai will also attend the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to highlight the Administration’s significant accomplishments on behalf of America’s farmers, ranchers, fishers and food manufacturers to open markets around the world.
WHEN: 5:00 P.M. CST
WHERE: NRG Park, Houston, TX
PRESS: Press interested in attending must request a credential at media@houstonrodeo.com.
Friday, March 17, 2023
Ambassador Tai will participate in a roundtable visit with members of Houston’s Kenya Diaspora. Ambassador Tai will share how USTR is working to strengthen the U.S. – Kenya bilateral relationship and provide updates on the U.S. – Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership.
WHEN: 9:00 A.M. CST
WHERE: 9494 SW Freeway, Suite 300, Houston, TX 77074
PRESS: There will be a photo spray at the top of the meeting.
Afterwards, Ambassador Tai will participate in a roundtable with local AAPI leaders and community members to discuss USTR’s ongoing trade initiatives to uplift historically overlooked and marginalized communities in Houston and throughout Texas.
WHEN: 10:30 A.M. CST
WHERE: 4543 Post Oak Place Drive, Unit 211
PRESS: There will be a photo spray at the top of the meeting.
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