Friday , 19 April 2024

Iranian-American Woman Nazak Nikakhtar Becomes U.S. Assistant Commerce Secretary

PayvandNews – An Iranian-American lawyer on Tuesday sworn in as U.S. assistant secretary of commerce for industry and analysis affairs. On March 19, the U.S. Senate agreed to appoint Nazak Nikakhtar as the assistant secretary of commerce for industry and analysis affairs.

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This morning, Nazakhtar (Nazak) Nikakhtar was sworn in as Assistant Secretary for Industry and Analysis. She will lead a team of trade professionals charged with enhancing the competitive position of U.S. business in an increasingly global marketplace.

For over a decade, Nikakhtar has successfully represented U.S. industries – industrial, agricultural, chemical, and steel sectors – in international trade law matters, including trade remedy matters, customs matters, and World Trade Organization dispute settlement.

Nikakhtar also served as an adjunct law professor at Georgetown University Law Center.

… Payvand News – 04/05/18 … —

 

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