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USISPF appoints Mark Linscott as senior advisor-trade policy
He was previously an assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asian affairs.
Mark Linscott named as USISPF senior advisor-trade policy / FICCI
The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) has appointed Mark Linscott, former assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asian affairs as senior advisor of trade policy.
Linscott has extensive experience in international trade negotiations, notably in US-India trade relations. He has served in various senior roles within the US government - most recently holding the position of assistant US trade representative for South and Central Asian affairs from December 2016-2018.
During his tenure as the US trade representative, he played a crucial role in spearheading the development of trade policy with countries across South and Central Asia. Linscott also led bilateral Trade Policy Forum discussions with India to strengthen Trade and Investment Framework Agreements (TIFAs) with countries like Bangladesh, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Central Asia.
Additionally, Linscott also served as the assistant US trade representative for the World Trade Organization (WTO) and multilateral affairs from 2012 to 2016, taking care of coordinating US trade policies in the WTO.
Dr. Mukesh Aghi, president and CEO of USISPF, welcomed Linscott’s appointment. "His profound experience, rich expertise, and insight into trade policies will prove indispensable as we fortify the economic bonds between the United States and India. I am confident that his contributions will significantly enhance USISPF's role in advancing bilateral trade and investment between our nations,” he said.
Commenting on his appointment, Linscott stated, “I am delighted to join USISPF, which has been a leading voice on the US-India relationship in recent years. I look forward to bringing my trade experience with India, both bilateral and multilateral, to USISPF as we forge ahead with the hard work to build up the trade relationship to the levels of the strategic partnership between the United States and India.”
Taking to LinkedIn, Linscott also expressed honor in joining the Forum. "USISPF will allow me to cover the full range of US-India trade. We might even dream of future US-India FTA negotiations and, dare I say, some harmony in the WTO!" he wrote. He holds a BA in economics from the University of Virginia.
The United States is India's top trading partner, with bilateral trade currently estimated at approximately $200 billion. It is expected to surge to $500 billion in the coming years in key areas of mutual interest, including defense, agriculture, space, climate, health, and education along with semiconductors and AI.
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