Washington, Feb 19, 2025 (AFP) - US lawmakers confirm Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary

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2025-02-19

The US Senate voted Tuesday to confirm Wall Street billionaire Howard Lutnick as commerce secretary, a key step towards the rollout of President Donald Trump's "America First" trade policy, which uses tariffs as a broad negotiation tool. Trump has threatened sweeping levies on US allies and competitors alike, looking to tariffs not only as a way to raise revenue but also pressure other countries to act on US priorities. Lutnick, chief executive o......

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