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Commerce Nominee Lutnick defends Trump tariffs, promises to divest from business interests

Commerce Nominee Lutnick defends Trump tariffs, promises to divest from business interests

by Lenna Peterson | Jan 29, 2025 | Business, Featured

WASHINGTON – Howard Lutnick, billionaire CEO and co-chair of the Trump/Vance transition team, vowed to use his position as commerce secretary to implement the new administration’s tariff policies in a confirmation hearing Wednesday.  Vice President JD Vance...

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