Allgeier is acting trade representative; will deal with WTO, China, Congress.

From: The Washington Times (Washington, DC) | Date: February 23, 2005 | Copyright information

Byline: Jeffrey Sparshott

Feb. 23--Peter F. Allgeier took over as acting U.S. trade representative yesterday while the White House continued to consider a permanent replacement to be the country's top trade envoy.

The 14th U.S. trade representative will face myriad challenges, including tough negotiations at the World Trade Organization, growing competition from China and a difficult fight in Congress to win approval for a free-trade pact with Central America.

Each front will affect U.S. manufacturers, farmers and workers, as well as relations with rising economic ...

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