Senate confirms new trade official at USDA

( August 2, 2025, 14:56 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: The US Senate voted 78-18 to confirm Luke Lindberg as under secretary for trade and foreign agricultural affairs at the US Department of Agriculture. Lindberg was previously the chief of staff and chief strategy officer at the Export-Import Bank of the United States in President Donald Trump's first term. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said in a statement that Lindberg will "ensure we not only defend our producers, but also open new doors to global trade."Statement follows below:...

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