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William Krist is an international trade expert whose areas of expertise include electronics and high-tech industries, import and export policies, trade negotiations, and international trade and environmental rules. As a former Assistant U.S. Trade Representative, he was responsible for U.S. import and export policies for a variety of sectors, including steel, motorcycles, and automobiles. His trade experience in the U.S. government also includes the U.S. Congress where he worked on legislation to implement the Tokyo Round of Trade Negotiations, and the Department of Commerce where he focused on standards, government procurement, customs, and trade subsidies, among other policy issues. He has also served as Senior Vice President of the American Electronics Association, directly responsible for international policy issues, work with the U.S. government, and the Association’s representation in Brussels, Tokyo, and Beijing.