Inside Trade

December 7, 2024

Trump Cabinet rollout sparks confusion over USTR’s role 

By Margaret Spiegelman  / November 21, 2024 at 6:30 AM
President-elect Trump’s announcement this week of his pick for Commerce secretary is sparking questions – and speculation – about what role the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative will play in implementing his agenda. Trump on Tuesday selected Howard Lutnick , chairman and CEO of investment firm Cantor Fitzgerald and co-chair of the Trump transition team, to head Commerce. In a statement, the president-elect said Lutnick would “lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office...

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