Key facts
- David Johanson has joined the American Soybean Association (ASA) as its international trade advisor.
- Johanson previously served as chairman and commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission for nearly 15 years.
- He also spent nearly nine years as International Trade Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, focusing on agricultural trade.
- Johanson stated that global market access is critical for soybean farmers, with over half of the U.S. crop exported annually.
- Dr. Robert Johansson, a former Chief Economist at the USDA, joined the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) in 2021 as Associate Director of Economics and Policy Analysis.
The American Soybean Association (ASA) has welcomed David Johanson to its government affairs team as its international trade advisor. Johanson brings extensive experience in international trade, with a significant portion of his career focused on agriculture.
Johanson previously served for nearly 15 years as chairman and commissioner of the U.S. International Trade Commission. He also spent nearly nine years as International Trade Counsel for the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance, where he advised Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa on agricultural trade matters, including soybeans. Johanson noted that with over half of the U.S. soybean crop exported annually, access to global markets is crucial for farmers.
Separately, Dr. Robert Johansson, formerly the Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), joined the American Sugar Alliance (ASA) in January 2021 as Associate Director of Economics and Policy Analysis. He advises on domestic and international sugar market analysis and evaluates policies affecting U.S. sugar producers. Johansson previously held senior roles at USDA and the Congressional Budget Office.