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Commissioners

The USITC is headed by six Commissioners who are nominated by the President and confirmed by the U.S. Senate. No more than three Commissioners may be of any one political party. Currently two Democrats and two Republicans serve as Commissioners.

The Commissioners serve overlapping terms of nine years each, with a new term beginning every 18 months. The Chairman and Vice Chairman are designated by the President from among the current Commissioners for two-year terms. The Chairman and Vice Chairman must be from different political parties, and the Chairman cannot be from the same political party as the preceding Chairman.

The USITC staff of about 400 individuals includes international trade analysts (investigators and experts in particular industries), international economists, attorneys, and technical support personnel.

The current Commissioners of the USITC are:

Image of Chairman Brett W. Doyle

Brett W. Doyle

Chairman

Brett W. Doyle is Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2028. Chairman Doyle, a Republican of Connecticut…
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David S. Johanson

Commissioner

Commissioner Johanson, a Republican from Texas, was nominated to the Commission by President Barack Obama on April 8, 2011, and confirmed by the U.S…
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Jason E. Kearns

Commissioner

Jason E. Kearns, a Democrat of Colorado, was nominated to the USITC by President Barack Obama on January 17, 2017; renominated by President Donald…
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Amy A. Karpel

Commissioner

Amy A. Karpel, Democrat of the state of Washington, was nominated to the U.S. International Trade Commission by President Donald J. Trump on February…
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