b'WHAT DOESTRANSITIONS IN THEWhite House come at the same time every four to eight years, and 2020 was no different. In November 2020, the United States popular vote and Electoral College voted President Donald Trump out of office, and he will A BIDENbe replaced on January 20, 2021 by a Joe Biden administration.But, while transitions can be new and exciting, it also leaves a lot of doubt and questions about the future. What new poli-ADMINISTRATIONcies and regulations might come into play? Whos going to be on Bidens cabinet? And most importantlyWhat does this mean for the seed industry?MEAN FOR SEED? Trumps China Deal and BidenWhen it comes down to it, one of the biggest questions sur-rounding a Biden administration is Bidens stance when it comes to trade. When it comes down to it, I think trade will change drasti-As we look to the future with a Bidencally, says Mary Kay Thatcher, senior manager of Syngentas Federal Government and Industry Relations. I believe Biden will Administration, everyone stops tobe very pro-trade, but I dont think trade will be at the top of his wonderwhat does that mean for thepriority list. Instead, he is likely to prioritize work on domestic issues first. Be it fixing or trying to fix COVID or the stimulus bill. seed industry? Alex Martin Thatcher notes that in particular, a Biden administration might mean going back to more traditional trade deals.I anticipate hell come back to trade, she says. Before President Trump, we always did trade in this country by engag-ing our friends. Once we had a group together, youd then move somewhere like China or Russia or wherever to see if we could seek some changes. Michelle Klieger, president of Stratagerm Consulting, notes that this was common, especially under the Bush and Obama years.6/ SEEDWORLD.COMJANUARY 2021'