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Though Widely Admired at Home, Incoming U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Faces a Harsh Environment Abroad
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US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) participates in the ceremonial swearing in of Katherine Tai (L), Stock Photo, Picture And Rights Managed Image. Pic. PAH-0101-140881420 | agefotostock
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Meet the woman who represents the United States in trade - U.S. Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
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Washington, DC, USA. 18th Mar, 2021. US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) participates in the ceremonial swearing in of Katherine Tai (L), with her husband Robert Skidmore (C), as United States Trade
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Washington, DC, USA. 18th Mar, 2021. US Vice President Kamala Harris (R) participates in the ceremonial swearing in of Katherine Tai (2-L), with her husband Robert Skidmore (2-R) and mother Chungyui "Betty"
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STYLELOCATIONU.S President Vice President Kamala Harris, right, swears-in Katherine Tai, right, as U
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Though Widely Admired at Home, Incoming U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai Faces a Harsh Environment Abroad
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Katherine C. Tai speaks packs up while husband Robert Skidmore waits... Photo d'actualité - Getty Images
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