President Donald Trump has appointed Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts to serve as a member of the Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations.

The announcement came in a press release from the governor's office on Tuesday.

“President Trump has been working tirelessly to secure new trade deals for the United States,” said Governor Ricketts in the statement. “From his newly-signed deal with Canada and Mexico to bringing American beef back to China, the President has been delivering on his promises. It is an honor to support President Trump’s work in this advisory role as he continues to push for better trade deals for working Americans and our family farmers and ranchers.”

According to the press release, the committee helps to negotiate trade agreements, implement the agreements, deal with matters of operation of trade agreements and other tasks related to trade policy.