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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.
Latest Insights from Blake Harden

Press Release
Support of Global Approach to Protect Citizens in Xinjiang
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/22/2021

Blog Post
Retailers Outline Trade Priorities for USTR Tai
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/22/2021
Blog Post
Recap: Senate Finance Hearing on Forced Labor
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/19/2021

Blog Post
U.S. to Suspend EU Tariffs Related to Boeing-Airbus Dispute
- By [Blake Harden]
- 03/05/2021
Press Release
Industry Leaders Urge Clear and Decisive Action on XUAR
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/27/2021

Press Release
Response to Ban on All Cotton Imports From XUAR
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/13/2021
Blog Post
Over 200 Leaders Urge Against Vietnam Tariffs
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/08/2021

Regulatory Comment Letter
Hearing on Investigation into Vietnam's Timber Practices
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/07/2021
Regulatory Comment Letter
Hearing on Investigation into Vietnam's Currency Valuation
- By [Blake Harden]
- 01/06/2021

Press Release
RILA to USTR: Failed Tariff Strategy Shouldn't Be Duplicated
- By [Blake Harden]
- 12/28/2020