USTR Names the Officials Who Will Rate Senior Officials
Published Date: 11/2/2026
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The Office of the United States Trade Representative has picked new members for its Performance Review Board starting September 22, 2026. These folks will review and recommend performance ratings and pay for senior staff, making sure top leaders get fair evaluations. This update replaces all previous board member lists but doesn’t change pay or timing beyond the new start date.
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