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Blake Harden
Vice President, International Trade
As Vice President for International Trade, Blake coordinates with RILA's government affairs team to advance the retail industry's trade policy agenda. Blake acts as a liaison between RILA members and Congress as the industry voices its support for a U.S. federal trade policy that fosters economic growth. Blake also leads RILA’s International Trade Committee and Customs Committee.Prior to joining RILA, Blake served for three years as Trade Counsel to the Committee on Ways and Means. Before her time on Capitol Hill, Blake served for ten years as an attorney with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Chief Counsel.
Blake holds a B.A. in International Relations from Michigan State University and a J.D. from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.
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blake.harden@rila.orgLatest Insights from Blake Harden
Press Release
Retailers Welcome Administration's Actions on De Minimis
- By [Blake Harden]
- 09/13/2024
Regulatory Comment Letter
USTR's Proposed Modifications to Section 301 Action
- By [Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden]
- 06/28/2024
Regulatory Comment Letter
Scope Comments on Aluminum Extrusion AD/CVD Investigation
- By [Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden]
- 06/10/2024
Regulatory Comment Letter
USTR Supply Chain Resilience Initiatives
- By [Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden]
- 06/04/2024
Blog Post
Five Trade Policies to Promote Supply Chain Resilience
- By [Blake Harden]
- 05/23/2024
Regulatory Comment Letter
RILA Comments on Sec. 301 Shipbuilding Investigation
- By [Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden]
- 05/21/2024
Press Release
Continuation of 301 Tariffs Harms U.S. Businesses, Consumers
- By [Blake Harden]
- 05/14/2024
Blog Post
Lawmakers Request Prompt Conclusion to Section 301 Review
- By [Ellen Jackson, Blake Harden]
- 04/25/2024
Press Release
Retailers Welcome Steps Forward on Key Trade Legislation
- By [Blake Harden]
- 04/17/2024
Press Release
Joint Assoc Statement on New DHS Textile Trade Enforcement
- By [Blake Harden]
- 04/05/2024