Washington, D.C. – The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation announced today that it will honor Senators Chuck Grassley and Mike Crapo as well as Representatives Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu at its annual World Trade Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 2.
This year’s World Trade Award honoree is Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) who serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee.
“Senator Crapo has a longstanding commitment to trade policies that support the global competitiveness of American businesses of all sizes,” said Jake Colvin, President of the NFTC. “Senator Crapo has also been instrumental in fighting efforts abroad to discriminate against U.S. companies and their ability to compete in international markets.”
The NFTC Foundation will also honor Senator Chuck Grassley (R-IA) with the International Tax Award for his career-long commitment to pro-growth tax policies.
“During Senator Grassley’s long career in the Senate, he has always been a champion of tax policies that drive economic growth,” said Anne Gordon, NFTC Vice President for International Tax Policy. “As Chairman of Senate Finance, he led efforts to simplify the tax code, reducing the Foreign Tax Credit baskets and creating a look-thru provision for U.S. subsidiaries, efforts which help streamline compliance and mitigate double taxation.”
This year’s Trade Leadership for the Digital age awardees are Representatives Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Ted Lieu (D-CA), co-Chairs of the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence.
“AI is the next frontier of trade policy, and Representatives Obernolte and Lieu have been at the forefront of bipartisan Congressional efforts to ensure the U.S. remains a global leader in technology and AI,” said Tiffany Smith, Vice President for Global Trade Policy.
The dinner will also feature remarks from the NFTC Foundation’s new President, Ambassador Demetrios Marantis, NFTC’s Board Chair Ambassador Susan Schwab, and Colvin.
The NFTC Foundation’s World Trade Dinner is a valued tradition in Washington D.C. Past speakers and honorees have included Members of Congress and cabinet officials, CEOs, thought leaders, and heads of state.
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About the NFTC
The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) is the premier business association advancing trade and tax policies that support access to the global marketplace. Founded in 1914, NFTC promotes an open, rules-based global economy on behalf of a diverse membership of U.S.-based businesses.
