Michael Smith | |
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| Born | June 16, 1936 |
| Died | November 8, 2021 (aged 85) Aldie, Virginia, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Diplomat and trade negotiator |
Michael Brackett Smith (June 16, 1936 – November 8, 2021) was an American diplomat and trade negotiator who served as the deputy US Trade Representative in the administrations of presidents Jimmy Carter and Ronald Reagan. In a career spanning three decades, he led the U.S. side in global negotiations on open markets, elimination of trade tariffs, and extension of trade agreements to include intellectual property and services.