In a fast-changing trade environment, the focus is on translating complex policy into practical, actionable strategies that enable forward momentum with clarity and confidence.

Blake Harden

Managing Director, Washington Council Ernst & Young, Ernst & Young LLP

Trade policy devotee and pragmatic solutions enthusiast. Former House Ways and Means Committee staffer and CBP attorney. Proud mom of two. Native Michigander and Michigan State Spartan. Hockey fan.

Blake guides clients through trade policy complexities, helping them anticipate challenges and seize opportunities in a rapidly evolving global landscape.

Previously, Blake spent more than five years as vice president for international trade at a large trade association, where she developed and executed the organization’s trade strategy and advocacy efforts. Before that, she served as Trade Counsel for the House Ways and Means Committee, contributing to major legislative achievements and leading several bipartisan trade and customs bills. Earlier in her career, Blake spent a decade with U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s Office of Chief Counsel, advising on legal and regulatory issues.

Blake brings a collaborative approach to solving complex trade challenges, grounded in policy knowledge and trusted relationships built over nearly two decades of public service and advocacy.

Blake holds a BA from Michigan State University and a JD from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law.

How Blake is shaping the future with confidence

“I genuinely enjoy getting to know each client — their business, their priorities and the trade challenges they face. Building strong, collaborative relationships is key, and it allows me to advocate for smart, pragmatic approaches that help them thrive in a constantly evolving environment. By combining my knowledge with a genuine commitment to understanding my clients’ needs, I empower them to navigate the future with confidence, turning potential obstacles into opportunities for success.”

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