Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday. Conflicts of Interest, Appointments and Executive Changes, Presidential Election of 2024, Stocks and Bonds, International Trade and World Market Howard Lutnick, the wealthy financier Trump has picked to lead the Commerce Department, said he favored “across the board” tariffs and faced grilling about his financial ties in a nomination hearing Wednesday. NYT > Business
Commerce Nominee Defends Trump Tariffs and Promises Strong Stance on China
