Lutnick: USTR’s authorities will remain ‘unchanged’

The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative’s responsibilities will remain unchanged, President Trump’s pick to lead the Commerce Department said this week in response to speculation that the Trump administration may seek to fold USTR into Commerce. Trump last November tapped Howard Lutnick , the head of an investment firm and adviser to Trump's campaign and transition team, to lead Commerce, saying he would “lead our Tariff and Trade agenda, with additional direct responsibility for the Office of the U.S...