NFTC Foundation Honors Senators Grassley, Crapo and Representatives Obernolte, Lieu

Washington, D.C. – The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation honored Senators Chuck Grassley and Mike Crapo as well as Representatives Jay Obernolte and Ted Lieu at its annual World Trade Dinner and Awards Ceremony on April 2. This year’s World Trade Award honoree is Chairman Mike Crapo (R-ID) who serves as Chairman of the Senate Finance…

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NFTC Foundation Announces Ambassador Demetrios Marantis as its New President

Washington, D.C. – The National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation is pleased to announce the election of Ambassador Demetrios Marantis as its new President. Marantis, a former Acting and Deputy U.S. Trade Representative with extensive experience in international trade policy, will lead the Foundation’s efforts to educate stakeholders on the importance of global commerce. Demetrios will succeed Leslie…

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At NFTC Foundation Annual Dinner, Congressional Champions and Biden Administration Emphasize Role of U.S. Global Economic Leadership

WASHINGTON DC – Last week the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation hosted its annual World Trade Dinner and Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC. This year’s dinner honored Representatives Brad Schneider, Kevin Hern, Carol Miller and Adrian Smith and featured remarks from Arun Venkataraman, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Global Markets, and Director General of…

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During NFTC Foundation Dinner, Honorees Emphasize Importance of Ambitious U.S. Trade Policy; Multilateral Solutions to Global Challenges

WASHINGTON DC – Last night the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation hosted its annual World Trade Dinner and Awards Ceremony at the Planet Word Museum in Washington DC. This year, the Foundation honored Senators Chris Coons and Todd Young and Ms. Grace Perez-Navarro, OECD Director of the OECD’s Centre for Tax Policy and Administration….

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NFTC Foundation Recognizes Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, Senator Pat Toomey, Peter Harrell

WASHINGTON D.C. – Last night, the National Foreign Trade Council (NFTC) Foundation hosted its annual World Trade Dinner and Awards Ceremony in-person after a two-year hiatus.This year, NFTC honored Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala and Senator Pat Toomey and featured remarks by Peter Harrell, Senior Director for International Economics and Competitiveness, NSC. Leslie Griffin, President of the…

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