A longtime Wall Street executive, Mr. Lutnick will take on a broad portfolio that includes defending U.S. business interests and overseeing restrictions on technology exports.
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A directive calling for oversight over the central bank’s regulatory and supervisory responsibilities has set off alarm.
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The president imposed a 25 percent tariff on global metals, repeating a move from his first term. Economists and foreign governments know what will come next.
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President Trump announced potentially crippling tariffs against Canada, only to suspend them for 30 days. What will satisfy him remains unknown.
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The president is right that the economy is a powerful lever against other countries. But how much will his tactics erode it?
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President Trump said he was using powers granted under the law to impose tariffs on the United States’ largest trading partners.
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The president is increasingly threatening other countries with tariffs for issues that have little to do with trade.
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Experts say the freight system could handle an increase in imports from Canada and Mexico, but there is little sign of a significant increase.
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Howard Lutnick disclosed details of complex financial interests, holding at least $800 million in assets.
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