The European Union Ag Commissioner is taking a new job, becoming the EU trade commissioner.
Phil Hogan will take the place of Cecilia Malmström in November, according to Politico.
Hogan will oversee trade talks with the United States, if the talks launch, pending a standoff over the inclusion of agriculture.
Hogan will also be tasked with developing retaliations against countries blocking the dispute settlement system of the World Trade Organization, which includes the United States.
Hogan was appointed to the trade position by European Commission President-elect Ursula von der Leyen , who says she will travel to Washington “the moment I’m in office,” to discuss tariffs threats with President Donald Trump.
Hogan says he is looking forward to helping von der Leyen pursue a “strong, open and fair trade agenda,” and strengthening Europe’s role as a global trade leader, adding that trade is “political priority” for the European Commission.
Hogan has served as European Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development since November 2014.