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Access to new administration stays open, some CEOs say

While the public flap between the White House and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce continues, some trade groups are still reporting a working relationship with the Obama administration—at least so far—with no signs that industry groups are being sidestepped. American Frozen Food Institute President and CEO Kraig Naasz, for example, said he has already had productive meetings with the secretary of transportation, the secretary of commerce and senior executives at FDA and USDA. He said he hopes to meet soon with the U.S. trade representative and the secretary of agriculture. “Our views are being given a fair hearing by both the administration and in Congress,” Naasz said. Fred… Read More