U.S. International Trade Commission
William Powers has extensive work experience in economics and trade policy. William started their career as an International Economist at the U.S. International Trade Commission in 2005 and held that position until 2014. During this time, they conducted research on various trade policy topics and supervised a team of research economists and RAs as Chief of the Research Division from 2014 to 2015. In September 2015, they were promoted to the role of Chief Economist and Director of the Office of Economics at the U.S. International Trade Commission. In 2008, they also worked as a Senior Economist at the Council of Economic Advisers for a year.
William Powers has a PhD in Economics from the University of Michigan. William also holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Virginia.
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U.S. International Trade Commission
The United States International Trade Commission is an independent, quasijudicial Federal agency with broad investigative responsibilities on matters of trade. The agency investigates the effects of dumped and subsidized imports on domestic industries and conducts global safeguard investigations. The Commission also adjudicates cases involving imports that allegedly infringe intellectual property rights. Through such proceedings, the agency facilitates a rules-based international trading system. The Commission also serves as a Federal resource where trade data and other trade policy-related information are gathered and analyzed. The information and analysis are provided to the President, the Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR), and Congress to facilitate the development of sound and informed U.S. trade policy. The Commission makes most of its information and analysis available to the public to promote understanding of international trade issues. The mission of the Commission is to (1) administer U.S. trade remedy laws within its mandate in a fair and objective manner; (2) provide the President, USTR, and Congress with independent analysis, information, and support on matters of tariffs, international trade, and U.S. competitiveness; and (3) maintain the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States (HTS).