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David Spielman is the director of IFPRI’s Innovation Policy and Scaling Unit and has been with the institute since 2004. His research agenda covers a range of topics including agriculture and rural development policy; agricultural science, technology, and innovation; plant genetic resources and seed systems; agricultural extension and advisory services; and community-driven rural development.

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Food industry hustles to put early stamp on Biden’s trade policy (Bloomberg) BNA)

January 28, 2021


Bloomberg BNA published an article on how lawmakers and food industry groups are jockeying to shape President Joe Biden‘s international trade policies, even as the administration sets priorities on the coronavirus pandemic, the vaccine rollout, and economic revitalization. According to senior research fellow Joseph Glauber, Trade “almost has to be a backburner issue to a degree.” Biden may adopt a more ‘internationalist’ trade approach than his predecessor, and “be much more inclined to work with other countries on issues.” Glauber praised U.S. Trade Representative nominee Katherine Tai as “almost perfect for the job.” Republished in Bloomberg Government

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