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Jayme White

Jayme White

Staff Director

Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness

Jayme White currently serves as Staff Director of the Senate Committee on Finance Subcommittee on Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness, chaired by Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR). In this position, White works to conduct oversight on the implementation of U.S. trade policies and to investigate topics related to trade promotion and the ability of American producers to compete in the global marketplace. A focus of the subcommittee is identifying global trade barriers to environmental goods and digital goods and digital services, in addition to combating the unfair trade practices employed by overseas producers that seek to evade U.S. trade remedy laws.

Mr. White also serves as a senior technology advisor to Senator Wyden, who has a keen interest in advancing policies that encourage innovation and the continued development of the Internet as a platform for Americans to engage in speech and commerce.

Prior to his work in the Senate, White served for ten years in the House of Representatives and was Legislative Director to Congressman Jim McDermott, a senior member of the House Committee on Ways and Means. During his tenure with Congressman McDermott, White played a key role in shaping policies on taxation, international trade, and domestic programs that improve economic security for working Americans.

Before becoming a public servant on Capitol Hill, White worked in the private sector in Seattle, his hometown, where he operated a successful independent record company. He holds a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Georgetown University.

Recent Events and Presentations

November 17, 2011

Energy Innovation 2011

At Energy Innovation 2011, leading energy policy thinkers will address core issues and counter misguided but widely held beliefs about the clean energy innovation.

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