UPCOMING EVENTS

AFTERNOON PROGRAMS DEC. Ft. Leavenworth - 3:00 PM United States Trade Representative Ramadi, 2006: The Robert E. Lighthizer 3 Turning Point in Iraq Dr. Louis DiMarco The Dole Institute is pleased to welcome United States Trade Representative Robert E. Lighthizer for a special live-streamed event. “We are extremely excited to welcome Ambassador DIOP GALLERY WALK-IN VISITING HOURS Lighthizer to the institute,” said Director Bill Lacy. “We have never before had a cabinet member of a seated U.S. President as a guest. Effective 10/5, the DIOP is open for walk-in visits: Bob worked with President Ronald Reagan and Senator Bob Dole on trade issues. He also worked on Senator Dole’s 1988 presidential Thursday/Friday 10a-12 and 2-4p campaign, where I first met him.” Saturday/Sunday 12-4p Robert E. Lighthizer was sworn in as the 18th United States Trade Representative on May 15, 2017. An experienced trade negotiator No appointment or advance registration is necessary and litigator, Lighthizer recently led successful negotiations on for these days. the USMCA, U.S.-China Phase One agreement, and the U.S.-Japan Trade agreement. Additional hours on Tuesdays & Wednesdays 10-12 and 2-4p are available by advance appointment only. Lighthizer served as Deputy USTR for President Ronald Reagan. During his tenure, Lighthizer negotiated over two dozen bilateral To make an appointment and review COVID safety international agreements, including agreements on steel, guidelines CLICK HERE. automobiles, and agricultural products. As Deputy USTR, he also served as Vice Chairman of the Board of the Overseas Private Investment Corporation.

Before becoming Deputy USTR, Lighthizer was Chief of Staff of the United States Senate Committee on Finance for Chairman Bob Dole. In this position, he was a key player in enacting the Economic Recovery Tax Act of 1981 and other elements of the Reagan economic program.

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