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USITC 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 one Republican 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 365 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 David S. Johanson

David S. Johanson

Chairman

David S. Johanson is Chairman of the U.S. International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2028.Chairman Johanson, a Republican from Texas…
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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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