Gabriella Beaumont-Smith
External Content Team
Fun Fact:
I am obsessed with food.
I love to cook and never the same thing; I make a new recipe almost everyday and am constantly on the hunt to try new restaurants.
Gabriella Beaumont‐Smith is a policy analyst at the Cato Institute’s Herbert A. Stiefel Center for Trade Policy Studies in Washington, D.C. Her research focuses on the economics of U.S. trade policy, particularly with respect to tariffs, subsidies, and trade remedies. Previously, Gabby held positions at The Heritage Foundation where she developed trade models to analyze extant trade policies, such as tariffs. Her work has been published in numerous outlets, including The Washington Times, and she has appeared on television and radio stations across the United States. Gabby has also testified before the United States Trade Representative, the United States Department of Commerce, and the United States Department of Agriculture. Gabby holds an MA in economics from George Mason University where she was an MA Fellow at the Mercatus Center, and a BA in economics from the University of Connecticut. She is originally from the United Kingdom and resides in Washington, D.C.
Who do you look up to in the trade world and why? We would love to know the women trade expert that inspire you!
Christine McDaniel was a very important mentor to me while I was at Mercatus. Her drive, passion, and humility are inspiring. The way that she can engage people and show them why trade policy is important for everybody is something I learned from Christine. This type of engagement is something I strive to do in my current work, so she has been quite a formative influence.
In a couple of lines, share with us what inspires you to be part of the TradeExperettes community. Or What is your favorite thing about your career?
My favorite thing about my career and Trade Experettes definitely leans into this, is that you are always learning. There is always a new challenge and people who can bring perspective as well as something new to the table, so you are never bored.
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What career advice would you give to your younger self? What tips can you give to someone trying to pursue a career in trade?
Always follow-up when you meet people and take notes on their business card about what stood out.
