Washington, Nov 19, 2024 (AFP) - Trump names China hawk Howard Lutnick as US commerce secretary

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2024-11-19

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Howard Lutnick, the co-chair of his transition team, as his commerce secretary on Tuesday -- a choice set to bring a tougher stance on China from the incoming administration. Lutnick will also lead the country's tariff and trade agenda, with "additional direct responsibility for the Office of the United States Trade Representative," Trump said in a statement. Tariffs are a key part of Trump's economic age......

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