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Chris Padilla | |
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| Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade | |
| In office December 19, 2007 –January 20, 2009 | |
| President | George W. Bush |
| Preceded by | Michelle O'Neill (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Frank Sanchez |
Christopher A. "Chris" Padilla is a former Under Secretary for International Trade within the United States Department of Commerce. [1] From 2002-2008,Christopher Padilla worked within the Bush administration with a focus on international trade and economic issues. On September 29,2006,he was confirmed as Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Export Administration by the U.S. Senate.