FACILITATED FREE INTERNATIONAL TRADE

While representing J.C. Penney, Jason played a prominent role in several critical negotiations of international trade policy. He was intricately involved in the Chinese accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO), which brought sweeping commitments from the Chinese to foster trade in distribution services and provided significant new opportunities for retailers. He also successfully resolved issues to pass the Africa Growth and Opportunity Act and the Caribbean Basin Initiative Trade Enhancement Act, which gave retailers like Penney's additional opportunities for sourcing textile and apparel products without duty and quota restrictions.