Daniel Matthews Email & Phone Number

Washington, Dc

• Member of team that negotiated successful outcomes to several long-standing international trade disputes with U.S. trading partners that resulted in the suspension of several billion dollars in tariffs on U.S. exports and maintained U.S. manufacturing competitiveness• Formulated policy positions for international trade and investment negotiations with a major trading partner to address global market distortions and promote industrial decarbonization• Coordinated supporting economic… Show more • Member of team that negotiated successful outcomes to several long-standing international trade disputes with U.S. trading partners that resulted in the suspension of several billion dollars in tariffs on U.S. exports and maintained U.S. manufacturing competitiveness• Formulated policy positions for international trade and investment negotiations with a major trading partner to address global market distortions and promote industrial decarbonization• Coordinated supporting economic analysis and collaborated with USTR and senior political officials, attorneys, economists, and analysts at other federal agencies to advocate for U.S. positions• Analyzed and communicated sound and authoritative recommendations on highly complex international industrial officials and stakeholders• Prepares and delivers speeches on U.S. trade policy and negotiations to industry and labor audiences, including through industry trade association conferences and member company briefings and at multilateral fora• Drafts press releases, action memos, informational memos, and meeting memos for senior USTR leadership, including Cabinet-level officials• Provided keynote speeches and participated on conference panels to discuss U.S. trade policy and global economic developments affecting American manufacturers• Leads joint U.S. interagency and industry delegations to and represents the Administration at multilateral fora at the OECD Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Managed a team of analysts in drafting a chapter of USITC’s investigation into the probable economic effects of the United States Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement•Served as deputy project leader for investigation on the economic impact of illegal, unreported, and unregulated seafood imports on U.S. commercial fisheries. Engaged seafood industry stakeholders through interviews and participation in a public hearing. Drafted Federal Register notices to share key information with… Show more •Managed a team of analysts in drafting a chapter of USITC’s investigation into the probable economic effects of the United States Mexico Canada (USMCA) trade agreement•Served as deputy project leader for investigation on the economic impact of illegal, unreported, and unregulated seafood imports on U.S. commercial fisheries. Engaged seafood industry stakeholders through interviews and participation in a public hearing. Drafted Federal Register notices to share key information with stakeholders•Coordinated and conducted interviews, meetings, and other outreach in Costa Rica and Peru with foreign government and agriculture industry stakeholders for investigation on the economic impact of pesticide residue limits. Analyzed primary findings and secondary research through detailed product and country specific case studies•Presented findings of major investigation on the competitiveness of the aluminum industry to Senate Finance Committee and USTR staff, and member companies of the Aluminum Association•Provided recommendations to intergovernmental 484(f) Committee on proposed modifications to the Harmonized Tariff Schedule and Schedule B of the United States•Coauthored professional publication on the global cobalt industry and authored working paper on the global value chain for cobalt used in lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles•Presented to domestic and foreign industry representatives on behalf of the USITC at the S&P Global Platts 2018 Aluminum Symposium on the import injury process and recent trade actions affecting the aluminum industry•Conducted outreach to U.S. and foreign industry, and U.S. government stakeholders for import injury investigations on steel, aluminum, and titanium products; and fact-finding investigations on digital trade barriers, free trade agreements, and the competitiveness of the U.S. aluminum industry. Compiled information from primary and secondary sources into analytical reports Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Conducted extensive research and assisted international trade analysts and economists with various tasks associated with the Commission's 332 investigation on the global competitiveness of the U.S. aluminum industry •Conducted literature reviews and other targeted research on international trade and competitiveness issues and topics

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Assisted the Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Industrial Competitiveness, Director for Industrial Goods, and other USTR staff in the development and testing of internal data analysis tools used to monitor U.S. steel and aluminum imports•Developed a database on all active antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel and aluminum articles, by country and product•Reviewed and summarized information about changes to foreign government steel safeguard… Show more •Assisted the Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Industrial Competitiveness, Director for Industrial Goods, and other USTR staff in the development and testing of internal data analysis tools used to monitor U.S. steel and aluminum imports•Developed a database on all active antidumping and countervailing duty orders on steel and aluminum articles, by country and product•Reviewed and summarized information about changes to foreign government steel safeguard measures•Performed detailed analysis of U.S. steel industry capacity data and compiled and summarized press reports on foreign steel capacity developments•Collected and presented supply, demand, and cross-border trade data for major producers in the global aluminum sector, including detailed plant-level data; and collected and analyzed data on steel and aluminum imports into the markets of key U.S. trading partners Show less

Syracuse, New York Area

•Supported and provided guidance to undergraduate students on the application of international affairs research under the direction of Dr. Mary Lovely•Graded coursework

Geneseo, New York/Mt. Morris, New York

•Coordinated logistics for various programs addressing poverty, hunger relief, and senior citizen care •Supervised over 20 volunteers on a regular basis and evaluated program effectiveness on a quarterly basis •Promoted programs to area residents through public outreach and speaking engagements

Ottawa, Ontario

•Conducted extensive research on U.S. - Canada trade relations and Canadian economic policy•Prepared briefing and action memos for the U.S. Ambassador and foreign service officers •Assisted in preparation of diplomatic cables •Assisted diplomats in U.S. Embassy Ottawa public outreach activities

Geneseo, Ny

•Organized Global Leadership Panel composed of international professors to instruct workshop on leadership theories and practices throughout the world•Assisted Outreach Manager with bi-weekly team meetings and mentor accountability•Encouraged community building among Outreach team through team building activities•Organized outreach activities to Freshman students to promote GOLD program

Geneseo, Ny

•Presented workshops on Teambuilding and Time Management to Geneseo students•Held office hours during which Mentor conducts Personal Development Sessions with students to help plan their involvement in the GOLD Program and extracurricular activities on campus

Greater Boston Area

•Answered, recorded, and forwarded constituent concerns to Washington D.C. office•Compiled news clips and other information from district newspapers into daily reports for district staff •Traveled with district staff to host office hours for constituents

Massena, Ny

•Prepared memos and budgeting information using various Microsoft Office programs for Finance office staff•Collected and recorded seaway transit tolls from Canadian and American boaters traversing the St. Lawrence Seaway

Master Of Arts (M.A.), International Relations With Concentration In International Economics, Finance, And Trade

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant IRP 400 Global Markets and International Relations

B.A., Political Science And International Relations With Concentration In Developing World Studies

Activities and Societies: GOLD (Geneseo Opportunities for Leadership Development), Phi Zeta Chi Chapter of Alpha Chi Rho National.

High School Diploma, International Baccalaureate Certificate

Activities and Societies: Varsity Outdoor Track (Spring), Varsity Indoor Track (Winter), Varsity Cross Country (Fall), National Honor.