The Senate confirmed wealthy financier Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary Feb. 18, putting in place a staunch supporter of President Donald Trump’s hardline trade polices.
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Senate Confirms Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary
Government, Business, Logistics
EU Trade Chief and Trump Officials Discuss Tariff Dispute
EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic spoke with three top members of U.S. President Donald Trump’s incoming administration on how to find a solution to the brewing transatlantic trade dispute.
February 12, 2025Government, Business
Trump’s Commerce Pick Lutnick Moves Forward in Senate
The panel with jurisdiction over freight policy voted 16-12 to report Howard Lutnick’s nomination to the full Senate. Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) joined Republicans in support.
February 5, 2025Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Trump’s Commerce Pick Leaves CHIPS Act Direction Unclear
“I can’t say that I can honor something I haven’t read,” Howard Lutnick, Trump’s nominee for commerce secretary, said of the binding CHIPS Act awards in a confirmation hearing Jan. 29.
January 29, 2025Government, Business, Fuel, Logistics
Tariff Doubts Send Oil Prices Lower Ahead of Fed Meeting
Oil fell below $73 a barrel after President Donald Trump’s pick for commerce secretary suggested tariffs on Canada and Mexico are not a done deal.
January 29, 2025Government, Business
Trump Names Howard Lutnick as Commerce Secretary Nominee
Lutnick is a co-chair of Trump’s transition team, along with Linda McMahon, the former wrestling executive who previously led Trump’s Small Business Administration.
November 19, 2024