Trump Announces Key Economic and Trade Appointments
TL;DR
Donald Trump has appointed Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council, placing him at the forefront of policy-making on trade, taxes, and deregulation. Hassett, who previously chaired the Council of Economic Advisers under Trump, supported corporate tax cuts and tariffs. Trump also named Jamieson Greer as U.S. Trade Representative and plans to increase tariffs on Chinese, Mexican, and Canadian goods. This move is part of Trump's efforts to finalize his economic team ahead of his upcoming inauguration.
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- Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council CNBC
- Trump taps Jamieson Greer for US trade representative, announces more picks Fox News
- Trump’s Trade Chief Advocates ‘Strategic Decoupling’ From China Bloomberg
- Trump Transition Live Updates: Trump Picks First-Term Official for Crucial Trade Position The New York Times
- Trump announces more picks including US trade chief and health deputy The Guardian US
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