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Presidential Memorandum

Designation of Officers of the Office of the United States Trade Representative To Act as the United States Trade Representative

This memorandum establishes the order of succession for the Office of the United States Trade Representative, specifying which deputy and senior officials would act as USTR if the appointed representative dies, resigns, or becomes unable to serve. It includes exceptions for acting officials and preserves presidential discretion to depart from the designated succession order.

Federal Register Open PDF 72 FR 8085

Impact dates

  1. Publication in Federal Register

Key directives

  • Establish order of succession for USTR position
  • Specify six positions in ranked succession order
  • Exclude acting officials from serving as acting USTR
  • Require eligibility under Federal Vacancies Reform Act
  • Preserve presidential discretion to depart from memorandum
  • Direct publication in Federal Register

Who is ordered

Timeline

Immediate

  • Order of succession takes effect upon issuance

Near term (90d)

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Long term

  • Remains in effect until superseded by future presidential action

Risks & tensions

  • Low institutional tension; routine administrative continuity planning
  • Section 3 judicial review disclaimer limits enforceability by external parties
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