Jeffrey Gerrish is a highly experienced American trade lawyer who served as the Deputy United States Trade Representative for Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Industrial Competitiveness from 2018 to 2020, where he led critical negotiations including the U.S.-China Economic and Trade Agreement and played key roles in major trade deals with Japan, Mexico, Canada, and Korea. He also served as acting President and Chairman of the Export-Import Bank of the United States from 2018 to 2019, driving important policy initiatives with a focus on aiding small businesses. With over two decades of litigation experience in trade disputes before U.S. and international bodies, Gerrish is recognized for his expertise in trade law, national security trade investigations, and strategic trade policy.